novelraw Chapter 305 168: High-Risk Reduction, The Hardships of Adulthood (Part 3)
Chapter 305 168: High-Risk Reduction, The Hardships of Adulthood (Part 3)
Li Jingsheng used to run a clinic, so now he is very efficient in working on the family's mindset.
"How long does one need to stay in the hospital?"
The old lady asked.
"That depends on his recovery. If it's fast, it could be three or four days, if slower, more than a week! There's no need for you to worry about the inpatient duration, as the hospital beds are in high demand and there's an assessment system for hospitalization duration. Once the discharge criteria are met, even if the patient doesn't want to leave, our medical staff will push for the discharge process. The main goal is to cure the illness, right!"
After listening to Li Jingsheng's explanation, both family members agreed.
With only one son, they definitely wanted to get him well.
The fact that he can undergo manual repositioning is already the best outcome.
"Here, let's put a neck support on him first; I'll arrange for hospitalization. You can go pay and handle the admission procedures, and come back here to take him to the inpatient ward after you're done. This minimizes his movement risk. Until he recovers, he should prioritize rest."
Doctor Xu made the arrangements for the patient.
Admitting someone to the hospital isn't complicated—go to the orthopedics inpatient department, find the nurse at the desk to handle the paperwork, then go to the inpatient counter to pay and register. After payment, the inpatient department will assign a bed.
This process requires running up and down between floors.
The patient staying in the outpatient room is definitely the best choice.
After equipping the patient with a neck support, Li Jingsheng quietly checked the attribute panel's gains.
Level experience +10, General Surgery Diagnosis +1, Bone Touching Skill +10, Ordinary Osteopathic Skill +10, Stretching and Pulling Skill +10, Twist and Stretch Skill +10, Pressing and Stretching Skill +10, Swaying Touch Method +10, Life Value +11.
The gains were indeed extraordinary.
Especially the proficiency in six bone-setting techniques, each +10.
This kind of high-risk operation is indeed challenging but tremendously helpful for skill enhancement.
"Xiaoli, come with me for a moment."
Doctor Xu called Li Jingsheng into the other room.
"Teacher, did I do something wrong in handling this patient?"
Li Jingsheng proactively asked.
"There are two methods of traction: fixed traction and manual traction. Why did you choose to let the patient be hospitalized for traction?"
Doctor Xu seemed prepared to cultivate Li Jingsheng's handling ability comprehensively.
"Manual traction is time-consuming, and we have a large number of patients every day at the outpatient clinic; we can completely free up this time to treat more patients. Also, the patient's cervical vertebrae aren't stable right now, and a cervical collar isn't very secure. They live very far in the north of the city, and their financial situation doesn't seem good; they'd rather squeeze into a two yuan bus than take a taxi.
There are substantial risks during the process.
If something were to happen, it would be devastating for the patient's family. It wouldn't be beneficial for our hospital either.
Letting the patient undergo inpatient treatment shouldn't be too expensive, and it allows us to monitor the patient's recovery progress conveniently; relatively speaking, the patient would also be safer. Considering all aspects, I think letting him be hospitalized for traction treatment is the optimal plan."
Li Jingsheng elaborated on his considerations.
Once he finished, Doctor Xu's expression softened a lot.
"Looks like you've considered it more thoroughly than I have. While hospitalization seems to increase the patient's financial burden, it is indeed the most secure option. It should also be the most cost-effective one. After the traction, what do you plan to do?"
Some treatment plans seem costly, but they're stable, safe, and a one-time fix.
They may, in fact, save money.
If this patient's cervical spine dislocates again on his way home, an increase in treatment costs would be the least of the concerns; the fear is paraplegia or even loss of life.
"After the traction, I estimate that the cervical disc should be mostly repositioned. The rest will have to rely on you, requiring massage therapy. I still haven't mastered the Bone-Splitting Skill!"
Li Jingsheng's learning speed is indeed impressive.
However, mastering all eight advanced bone-setting techniques is exceedingly difficult.
He needs more time.
"Massage isn't hard to learn; once you've mastered Bone-Splitting and have Bone Touching Skill as a foundation, you'll easily grasp massage therapy."
Bone Touching Skill allows doctors to grasp the patient's skeletal condition at any time.
Whether setting the patient's bones or through massage, it serves as a good 'navigation' tool.
Comparing Bone Touching Skill to a CT scan might be more appropriate.
"At first, I was worried you'd improperly admit hospital patients, but now I see I was overthinking it. For the cases to come, you can make all decisions yourself—come to me if something truly stumps you."
Doctor Xu finished speaking and led him out.
"Li Li, call in the next patient!"
The second patient had been impatiently waiting, needing no prompting from Li Li, and was already enthusiastically wheeling himself in.
"It's my turn, it's my turn! My foot was broken in an accident, please see if it can be treated?"
The patient was around thirty-five or thirty-six, with a weary-faced middle-aged woman of similar age pushing the wheelchair.
They appeared to be a couple.
Their clothing was relatively presentable, indicating a possibly decent financial status.
The man wore dark blue jeans, stained with mud and blood. The pant leg had been cut off at the knee.
This is also the most common emergency response in clinical practice.
Removing the patient's pants would be disrespectful and could cause secondary harm to the patient during the process.
The patient's right leg had significant hematoma and some superficial wounds.
With his professional eye, Li Jingsheng could immediately tell that the man's right calf was likely fractured.
It was a bit less severe than a severed injury.
But the bones inside were undoubtedly severely broken.
Li Jingsheng took the file from the patient's wife, examined the x-rays.
The x-rays were taken at Qiaobang Hospital.
Lijiang City's two most prominent Grade A hospitals are the People's Hospital and Qiaobang Hospital.
A patient checked in these two hospitals seeks treatment at the Second Hospital, what does this imply?
It implies that the bone-setting technique at the Second Hospital has a reputation!
No wonder Doctor Xu wouldn't yield to Dean Jin and wouldn't take on an apprentice. No one could force him.
Moreover, he wasn't afraid of the Second Hospital firing him at all.
Possessing a unique medical skill is highly sought after.
"Oh dear, why haven't such severe bone injuries been treated with surgery in the hospital?"
After seeing the x-rays, Li Jingsheng was so startled his face changed color.
The tibia was almost completely broken; the fibula fracture was severe as well.
The ends of both bones were pressing together.
With such a severe fracture, what other options are there besides surgery?
"During my check-up at Qiaobang Hospital, I overheard someone saying that your manual bone-setting technique was very impressive. I also consulted a friend who's a doctor; he told me that if my bone injury could be treated with manual repositioning, it would be better to choose manual conservative treatment. It not only shortens the recovery time but also minimizes physical harm.
On top of that, when the company learned that I might be hospitalized for over two months due to the accident, they told me to recuperate properly.
I suspect I can't keep my position.
No idea how long before I can work again, and my family is burdened with a substantial mortgage, with 13 months left on the car loan. Relying solely on my wife's income would be particularly tough. If I can receive manual treatment here, I can save a lot on medical expenses."
The man was extremely candid.
He laid out his personal circumstances completely.
The reasoning is to evoke the doctor's empathy, prompting them to do their utmost to help him.
Capitalists are ruthless.
The man's position is probably relatively good. The company likely won't directly dismiss him due to the accident and hospitalization.
However, they might have someone else fill his position, and when he returns, give him a new, undesirable role, like logistics—essentially a soft dismissal.
That's how brutal the working world can be.
By that time, the male patient's situation would be dire.
Resignation would almost be inevitable.
Finding new work is particularly hard for men and women over thirty-five.
He was still clear-headed, realizing that a life crisis had arrived. Hence, he began thinking of ways to save on medical expenses and shorten recovery time.
"All you need to do now is focus on treatment; leave the earning to me."
His wife comforted him from the side.
"Doctor, although I've heard manual repositioning can save a substantial amount on treatment, if it results in disability or impacts his future mobility, we'll still opt for surgery."
The wife's eyes turned directly to Li Jingsheng.
It was like an unspoken agreement.