Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic novel Chapter 652

Chapter 652: Chapter 299: Perhaps This Is the Last Time Together, Saving a Life_2

Li Jingsheng said to Director Kuo.

"Okay, I’ll call and ask. But their anesthesiology doctors are all very busy, they might not have time to come over."

This is an accurate portrayal of Director Kuo’s current situation.

For directors with significant authority, requesting a consultation from the anesthesiology department is a simple matter.

For someone like Director Kuo, he has no choice but to plead and speak kindly to others.

Li Jingsheng looked again at the female family member, "Your husband’s condition is more serious than expected. If possible, you should spend more time with him, show him some care."

"Oh, he’s the same every time. He gets better quickly after treatment. No need to worry too much about him."

The woman responded indifferently.

Li Jingsheng said nothing more, nodded to Director Kuo, "I have patients in the clinic, so I’ll head back now. If there’s anything, feel free to call me any time."

"Okay, thank you Dr. Li for coming for the consultation! Let me see you out!"

Director Kuo shook his hand tightly.

He even clasped Li Jingsheng’s hand with both of his, as a sign of gratitude and respect.

This is probably the most humble department director in the Second Hospital.

After returning to the clinic, Li Jingsheng immersed himself in intense work.

About two hours later, Director Kuo called again.

The increased potassium supplement still had no effect, and the patient’s condition actually worsened.

The anesthesiology doctors were consulted, but they couldn’t find any problems.

"I recommend immediate transfer to another hospital, otherwise this patient might not make it."

Li Jingsheng spoke bluntly.

When listening to the heart sound, he heard a very distinct heart failure sound.

This kind of heart sound is usually only heard in people who are near death.

The patient’s body, due to long-term low potassium levels, may have already experienced severe systemic disease. This is beyond what the Second Hospital can handle.

Even if the People’s Hospital takes over the patient, there’s no guarantee they can cure him.

"The family still refuses to transfer the patient!"

Director Kuo said helplessly.

"Then tell her, the patient might not survive the night."

Faced with such stubborn family members, there’s not much doctors and hospitals can do.

Doctors can only respect the choices of patients and their families, and cannot make decisions for them.

The law is also defined in this way.

Doctors follow the treatment protocol, and if there are irregularities, they will be held accountable for any accidents, along with the hospital. Conversely, as long as there are no violations by the doctor and hospital, the choices made by the family and patient must be self-reliant.

The notion that a patient’s death in the hospital immediately leads to trouble is not tenable.

There is no such premise.

After work, Li Jingsheng was still concerned about the patient, so he went back.

The older nurse had already finished her shift.

A younger nurse was now on duty.

Nurses often work in two shifts.

Working twelve hours at a time, which is very exhausting.

But there’s no other way, as the hospital must minimize labor costs, so many are scheduled this way.

Only the ICU is special.

Due to the higher labor intensity, and the need for doctors and nurses on duty to make accurate judgments at any moment, it’s generally a three-shift system here. Eight-hour shifts.

Moreover, the doctors and nurses who work in the ICU are generally elite.

"Hey, how’s the patient with hypokalemia in 6103?"

Li Jingsheng asked the young nurse.

"Not doing well, Sister Le has already been over several times."

This nurse’s attitude was a bit better than the older nurse.

It seems the patient has not been transferred.

Li Jingsheng entered the ward and saw the patient. He was already deteriorating and wearing an oxygen mask.

Another potassium supplement route was added.

But the human endocrine system is very complex.

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