The Cardiothoracic Surgery Department is considered quite specific, while General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine are more generalized.
The coverage of these departments is very broad.
Even just the Pediatrics department alone is enough to evolve into Family Medicine.
General Surgery is often called the origin of all surgical departments, as all the prestigious surgical specialties evolved from it.
The earliest surgeons could only perform simple treatments like body surface wound care.
As for opening the chest or skull, just look at how Hua Tuo died in ancient times to understand.
Cao Cao: "You tell me, you want to dissect my head? I’ll decapitate you and use it as a ball first. Guards, take this traitor who intends to assassinate me outside and execute him."
Even in Western countries, the earliest surgery was developed due to wars.
At that time, even the mortality rate of simple amputations was alarmingly high.
Not to mention the later method of psychiatric surgery invented by a fraud in a Western country, using nails to damage the brain. Many patients became idiots as a result.
But in that backward era, this fraud’s surgery method was promoted in many places for a long time.
Zhou Can’s pathological diagnosis system has delineated his areas of medical expertise, however, in reality, it’s not much different from a general practitioner.
He is least proficient in specialties like Obstetrics, Neurology Department, Internal Orthopedics, and Surgical Orthopedics.
His medical practice time is relatively short; a year of internship offered hardly any hands-on opportunities, mostly doing odd jobs. He was quite fortunate that his three years of residency were very fulfilling, and he learned a lot, which can count towards formal working experience.
After being fully qualified, it’s only been more than two years.
In total, just over five years of formal working experience, achieving what he has now is quite impressive.
"Better to master one specialty than to be a jack-of-all-trades. First, further cultivate these areas of expertise. When the results of the postgraduate exams e out, if accepted, I can further focus on Orthopedics. As for other medical fields, they will have to wait for now."
Zhou Can made further plans for his future.
As his medical skills improve, he realized that mastering a specialty is more important than simply learning.
Even if his skills in other fields are below average, as long as he reaches expertise in one area, he can truly heal patients.
But if he really only masters one specific field, he would constantly have to ask for help during treatments.
The way he is now, with broader knowledge, is much more enjoyable.
"Director Bu, Director Xue, is it possible for this patient to stay a few days in the ICU after the anesthesia wears off? Although the surgery went very smoothly, there are too many uncertainties. The patient’s family seems to be very well off, they won’t mind spending a little extra money,"
Zhou Can coordinated with two chief physicians regarding the post-operative care level based on the patient’s condition.
This patient doesn’t need to be in the Intensive Care Medicine Department’s critical care room; staying in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department’s ICU is enough.
These specialized ICUs are also known as the small ICUs, and the nursing level is not bad.
The ability to rescue might be slightly weaker than the Intensive Care Medicine Department.
They are more specialized, with more plete hardware and a stronger talent pool.
"I have no objections."
Director Bu looked at Director Xue Yan.
"I agree."
Director Xue also nodded in agreement.
In matters like these, senior doctors usually consent.
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In a blink of an eye, five days had passed, and after the surgery, the patient Chen Zhongzhi had been recovering very well.
Almost all the major surgical tasks were performed by Zhou Can. The patient is young, and staying in the ICU enjoying premium care, recovering well is only natural.
His surgical wound has initially healed after five days.
However, for a deep surgical wound to heal pletely, it takes at least three months. Normally, they can be discharged after half a month.
As long as one doesn’t act recklessly, like fiddling with the wound or engaging in strenuous activity just after removing stitches, there shouldn’t be any major issues.
This day, after his shift, Zhou Can, as usual, rushed to the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department to help out.
Since the last live broadcast, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department was almost overwhelmed. Even the Emergency Department has seen a significant increase in consultations, many being patients with chest pain and chest tightness.
The celebrity doctor effect indeed brings great benefits to the hospital.
Zhou Can became famous overnight. Although only a junior resident doctor, many family members and patients call him an expert when they see him.
This makes him quite embarrassed.
Hospital higher-ups have all been beaming lately; even the normally enigmatic Vice Dean Bai has reportedly been smiling more.
Watching the hospital’s business grow quickly and its strength continuously enhance, is solidly part of their achievements.
Tuya Hospital, in Dean Zhu’s eyes, is like his child.
No one wouldn’t want their child to be acplished.
"Dr. Zhou is here! Came early today!"
Young, attractive nurses love greeting Zhou Can and chatting with him.
Even knowing he has a girlfriend, they are tireless.
Just as married men still enjoy interacting with young, pretty girls; it’s just instinct.
When men truly see a pretty girl yet keep a stern face, nine out of ten are being fake serious.
The remaining one is likely gay.
Women are similar, older ladies love young men.
Of course, within the confines of moral and legal boundaries, such fondness is kept in check.
"Came early to check on you all!" Zhou Can replied with a smile, rarely putting on airs around other staff. Unless dealing with those who are persistent and have the thick skin of a city wall, then he has to be stern.
"Heard Cardiothoracic Surgery admitted eight critically ill and plex cases today, is it true?"
"Of course it’s true! Many patients and family members specifically came for you! One family member even said they wanted to thank you in person; I told them you might e after seven in the evening."
The nurses paused their work, finding chances to chat with Zhou Can.
Even if not interested in dating him, being on better terms means it’s easier to ask him for help later.
For example, if their family contracts a Cardiothoracic-related illness, they can ask Zhou Can for special care and help in surgery.
Especially for difficult surgeries, regular doctors might not be able to treat them.
Having Zhou Can personally perform the surgery offers peace of mind and reduces risks significantly.
It might even save a big sum of money.
"When any family member or patient gives me gifts to thank me, please help refuse politely. Tell them it’s part of our duty as healthcare providers, they needn’t worry. However, if anyone troubles me, help say some good words so they don’t file plaints against me or give me a hard time. Tomorrow, I’ll treat everyone at the nurses’ station to milk tea."
Zhou Can is generous with his wealth.
Never stingy when it es to spending a little to foster good relations with colleagues.
Getting along with nurses helps Zhou Can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
"Haha, Dr. Zhou is so humorous!"
"We’ll hold you to that, I’ll let everyone know."
Three nurse sisters, hearing about the treat of milk tea from Zhou Can, were thrilled.
"A promise is a promise, prepare a list and give it to me, I’ll have the milk tea shop deliver it."
Zhou Can said, waving his hand.
"I’ll go check on some key patients now, chat next time."
"Goodbye!"
They waved in response.
Zhou Can arrived at the hospital room, started rounds for key patients, mainly understanding their current physical conditions to address issues promptly. If there are unresolved cases with unknown etiologies, inpatient observation helps gather valuable information.
Now as an ’expert,’ he feels slightly different.
Many patients and their families greet him enthusiastically and respect him a lot.
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