Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104: Chapter 101: Unlimited Bone Palpation Opportunities, Teaching by Example_3

Don’t be fooled by the anesthesiologists’ silence and excessive low profile; during surgery, they are referred to as patients’ guardians of life.

Since ancient times, there has been a saying that the surgeon treats the disease, while the anesthesiologist ensures survival.

In pre-operative risk assessment, anesthesiologists have the right to veto.

If the surgeon believes the operation can proceed, but the anesthesiologist considers the risk too high, then it must be abandoned. Consequently, arguments between the surgeon and anesthesiologist are often heard in the consultation room.

In truth, they are a pair of close comrades.

"Old Yu, is it about done?"

Dr. Xu asked the anesthesiologist.

"Yes, it’s ready."

The anesthesiologist named Old Yu is around forty years old, with a full beard on his face, standing about 1.8 meters tall, quite tall but not particularly robust.

Since arriving, he has spoken only four sentences in total.

"Is he the one to receive epidural anesthesia?"

He then assessed and examined the patient, while the nurse inquired about any history of drug allergies and underlying conditions.

"If there’s no issue, please have the family sign a consent form."

"During anesthesia, it’s crucial not to move."

These are the four sentences the anesthesiologist spoke upon entering.

Li Jingsheng always felt that many taciturn anesthesiologists developed mental and psychological disorders due to prolonged high stress during work, resulting in cold facial expressions and reluctance to speak.

Of course, he would never say this in front of the anesthesiologists.

Dr. Xu approached the left side of the hospital bed and said to Li Jingsheng and Dr. Chen, "For this hip joint Type I dislocation reduction, you need to relax the muscles first, then perform anesthesia before manual reduction."

"During reduction, the patient can lie on the hospital bed or on the ground. Dr. Chen, you hold the patient with both hands to stabilize their body."

"Alright!"

Dr. Chen finally felt a bit noticeable, even showing a happy smile.

When it comes to hip joint reduction, it’s not just him; even the attending doctors in the department rarely master the procedure.

While the basic method is understood by most, actual practice is another matter entirely.

If you haven’t learned the Bone Touching Skill, succeeding in slightly more complicated bone-setting reductions is challenging.

"Xiaoli, watch closely."

Dr. Xu’s next words caused the smile on Dr. Chen’s face to instantly stiffen.

Biological ties remain biological ties.

Wild ties remain wild ties.

Besides envy, he wanted to understand Li Jingsheng’s relationship with Dr. Xu.

Even the dean doesn’t get such treatment, yet Dr. Xu meticulously guides Li Jingsheng everywhere—it’s too envy-inducing.

"During bone-setting reduction, you must face the patient, get their joint bent, then grip the back of their knee and apply continuous traction. This is when you need to sense the relaxation level of the patient’s muscles. Once conditions are met, rotate slightly outward..."

Crunch!

A sound of bone snapping echoed, and the patient’s right leg appeared much more natural.

Dr. Xu turned to Li Jingsheng, "Do you understand?"

"Yes, I roughly understand."

Li Jingsheng nodded.

"Check the patient to see if the hip joint has been successfully repositioned."

This was another opportunity for experiencing Bone Touching Skill!

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