Chapter 1088 -429: Better to Offend a Gentleman Than a Villain. The Miraculous Prescription Achieves Remarkable Results
This is not the first time.
Since the emergency room opened an inpatient ward, Zhou Can has discovered over a dozen cases of post-surgical issues due to operations performed by Dr. Lu.
Post-surgical plications are considered normal.
But with such a high proportion, it’s a bit alarming.
Moreover, if this trend continues, something is bound to go wrong sooner or later.
With a grim face, Zhou Can walked out of the ward and headed straight to the nurse’s station.
“Sister Ting, please call Dr. Lu and inform him that the patient in bed 11 is experiencing abdominal distension and pain, acpanied by fever. I suspect the wound might be infected post-surgery. Ask him to e and handle it.”
Zhou Can had covered for Dr. Lu several times in the past.
This time, he felt he couldn’t indulge him any longer.
Dr. Lu must e and handle it himself.
Ye Tingting observed Zhou Can’s expression and noticed it was quite unpleasant, so she didn’t dare to ask further, flipping open the doctor’s duty roster and dialed Dr. Lu’s number directly.
No one answered on the first call.
“Maybe he didn’t hear it, or his phone’s ringtone is off, no answer!”
Ye Tingting reported back to Zhou Can.
“Call again! And send him a message to notify him.”
Zhou Can said in a deep voice.
Under normal circumstances, clinical doctors are required to keep their phones on 24/7. During emergencies, even if it’s two in the freezing cold winter night, they have to get up and rush to the hospital to assist.
Not answering the phone just isn’t acceptable.
Ye Tingting dialed again, while a young nurse next to her smartly edited a message to notify Dr. Lu.
After calling three times in a row, the call finally connected.
Ye Tingting relayed the situation to Dr. Lu.
“He says he can’t e right now, and asked if you could take the call.” Ye Tingting looked at Zhou Can.
Zhou Can took the receiver.
“Dr. Lu, the patient’s condition is quite dangerous, you better e over immediately to handle it. For patients with abdominal pain, distension, and fever, be wary of peritonitis.”
Zhou Can informed the other party of the seriousness of the matter.
“It’s not that serious, right? The patient just had the abdominal cavity pierced, didn’t injure the intestines. I checked thoroughly during the surgery. By the way, when examining the abdominal cavity, I also had Dr. Fu Chachun monitor.”
Dr. Lu sounded unconcerned.
Even brought Dr. Fu Chachun into the conversation.
Even though Zhou Can had clarified the seriousness, he didn’t rush to handle it, instead immediately thought of shifting the blame.
Old habits die hard.
“Dr. Zhou, I estimate it’s not a big deal. Since you’re so capable, why don’t you help me handle it? I really can’t leave right now!”
On the other side of the receiver, a young woman’s annoying seductive voice could be heard.
Faintly heard calling Dr. Lu, “Qingyuan, hurry up! Everyone’s waiting for your duet!”
Then silence ensued on the receiver.
Clearly, Dr. Lu put the phone on mute to reply to the girl.
This idiot was obviously at a nightclub like a KTV, no wonder he didn’t answer several calls.
Doctors are free after working hours; relaxing at a KTV is normally acceptable.
But there’s a matter with a patient, potentially a life-threatening situation. The doctor on duty couldn’t care less and continued to indulge in recreation, which is highly unbeing.
“Dr. Zhou, I have an urgent matter here, let’s leave it at that for now! Please take care of that patient for me, I’ll treat you to dinner someday, bye!”
No sooner did Zhou Can respond, he hung up the call.
Zhou Can was so angry, he wanted to smash the phone.
What kind of people are these?
“This scumbag doesn’t take the patient’s life seriously. I won’t hold back!”
Zhou Can wore a stone-cold face.
“Sister Ting, keep a close watch on the patient in bed 11 for now, I’ll report this to higher management. The patient’s condition is extremely perilous, once the condition progresses, it will bee exceedingly aggressive.”
“Okay, I’ll go to the ward to take his vitals now.”
Normally, Ye Tingting wasn’t involved with inpatient wards, spending most of her time in the observation area or emergency room.
Now that Zhou Can gave the mand, she didn’t dare to slack, swiftly heading to the ward to measure the patient’s basic vitals.
Typically, it’s the nurse monitoring the patient’s vital signs in the ward.
Any abnormalities, the on-duty nurse immediately reports to the doctor.
Of course, if it’s just swelling from infusions or other minor issues, nurses usually handle them without bothering the doctor.
Zhou Can dialed Dr. Xu’s number.
“Teacher, I need to report something…”
He recounted the situation to Dr. Xu.
It’s not about tattling on Dr. Lu. The opportunity was given, and it’s not the first time. Since Dr. Lu is incorrigible, let the harsh rules of workplace petition discipline him.
“Alright, I’ll handle this.”
Dr. Xu said and then directly hung up the call.
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Zhou Can was preparing to go to Cardiothoracic Surgery to assist in the operation.
Today there’s only one Level 4 major surgery, relatively less urgent in terms of timing.
However, the surgery is exceptionally difficult, with a plex case. It’s quite a challenge for Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Such plex, high-risk major surgeries bear extremely high risks.
The chances of success are often less than 80%, and even this is based on the surgical team having pleted many cases with rich experience. Otherwise, the success rate would be much lower.
Many patients are oblivious, thinking the risk clauses in the surgical consent form are merely procedural formalities—even though every patient must sign one before surgery.
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