Surgery Godfather
Chapter 1360 - 1031: Medicine Student Companion Care

Chapter 1360: Chapter 1031: Medicine Student Companion Care

"Old pal, why are you making such a fuss about receiving a pennant?" Manstein sat beside the bed, inspecting the MRI films in the sunlight coming through the window.

Such a large herniation of the lumbar disc is extremely rare, and there is also a second-degree spondylolisthesis.

"Getting old, all the parts are severely worn, what can be done? Aisha will have to trouble you these days," Brian sighed.

Manstein comforted him not to worry: "There are doctors and nurses, rest assured."

"You need to think it over, if you really don’t want to have surgery here, don’t force yourself, I can send you back to Sweden." Manstein needed to make things clear to prevent his old pal from feeling distressed and regretting later.

Brian immediately said, "I’ve thought it through, I will definitely have surgery here. Where else could the medical skills be better than here? I’ve seen the capabilities of those old chaps in Sweden."

"Alright, your surgery is arranged for tomorrow morning. You’ll have this pain pump, so you will be able to sleep well tonight." Manstein stayed by Brian’s side after arranging a caretaker for him who is a medical student at Nandu Medical University, currently in his senior year of undergraduate studies.

The young man speaks excellent English, so he applied for this hourly caretaker job. This kind of caretaker service is not cheap; the minimum price per hour is 20 US Dollars. For a bedridden patient requiring 24-hour caretaking, it amounts to 480 US Dollars per day, which when converted to RMB, amounts to several thousand a day. Many students from economically weaker backgrounds rush to do these kinds of high-end temporary caretaking jobs, as it just means taking a few days off without affecting their studies.

Thus, the Surgical Research Institute not only drives the academic development of the entire Nandu Medical University but also stimulates the economic growth of the entire system, allowing some financially struggling students to find many part-time jobs.

For example, at the Stem Cell Laboratory, just the fees paid by Ivan’s side amount to over ten million US Dollars per year. The Digital Medical Laboratory is learning about stem cell procedures and also plans to use its own technology for profit generation, subsequently supporting research and creating a virtuous cycle.

Brian’s surgery was not a major one; it was quickly completed the next day. This gentleman did not expect to go through a complete medical process in China. The experience was great, although the process was a bit too fast for his comfort. After all, in Sweden, even for a professor like him, it would be impossible to get a surgery scheduled so quickly; their surgeons might only perform one operation in a morning, maybe only two or three surgeries a day, nowhere near the dozens of surgeries performed a day here.

To fully experience the medical process in China, Brian requested a shared ward with three patients, where bed curtains separated each bed, a bit crowded and noisy, but that was okay. After all, it’s a hospital stay, not a hotel stay. The most important aspects are the quality of medical skills and the effectiveness of the surgery, otherwise, what would be the point of a five-star hotel?

The Nandu Medical University student caretaker is already on duty. Actually, this kind of patient caretaking is not hard, mainly involving turning the patient, feeding, sometimes bathing, and as for the bowel movement, generally none on the surgery day, even if there is any the next day, they are allowed to use the bathroom with the caretaker’s help. For urination, a urine bag is used, simply helping the nurse keep track of the urine output if needed.

The remaining time is just sitting by the bed; if the IV infusion finishes, close the IV machine’s upper switch and call the nurse by ringing the bell.

The student caretakers can use this method to get an early entry into the ward, engaging with patients, understanding their many difficulties, and getting familiar with the many hardships of medical staff, amounting to an alternative form of internship.

Manstein bought two baskets of fruit, one for the nurses and one for the doctors. He knows the ropes well with August’s guidance, although these few days August was utterly sleep deprived by him, often woken up at all hours of the night.

Yang Ping felt somewhat guilty holding the pennant from Brian, as making a surgery happen over a pennant presentation in China was awkward, but it was probably inevitable sooner or later, and if handled by someone else, the surgical outcomes might not have been as good.

Being a Nobel Prize laureate, Yang Ping won’t let Brian stay here without extracting value from him. He is a world-leading professor in immunology, which is very much involved in the research work of Lu Xiaolu’s Tumor Laboratory. This is a perfect opportunity for Lu Xiaolu and other students to communicate with him and broaden their horizons.

Academic progress requires extensive communication to broaden one’s perspectives.

Why was scholarship so flourishing during the ancient times of Spring and Autumn and the Warring States periods? It was because everyone was constantly moving around and engaging in discussions, which essentially were exchanges and debates. As discussions went on, new ideas would emerge. Sometimes what others excel in might be exactly where one has been struggling to make a breakthrough, and what one has painstakingly researched might have already been proven a dead end by others.

In fact, the value of publishing papers today, besides documenting scientific research, is primarily to showcase the results to the entire world, which is another form of exchange.

Yang Ping vigorously creates an environment for communication, always keeping his team at the forefront of the world. Although Yang Ping has access to systems, systems can’t provide imagination; they are merely tools. To maintain curiosity and imagination, it is essential to continuously interact with the outside world and encounter new things.

When Yang Ping came for the first postoperative ward round, the young companion at the side was extremely excited, as his idol was now standing right before him.

"How is the postoperative drainage?" Yang Ping initially wanted to ask the attending doctor, but since the doctor was busy and the data at hand was from two hours ago, he had to check the drainage bulb hung beside the bed and then check the records on the nursing sheet attached to the bed.

The young companion spontaneously reported the latest drainage amount: "There has only been 10 milliliters since the surgery, with no reversal."

"Do you still feel pain postoperative? How are the sensation and muscle strength in your limbs?" Yang Ping asked while examining.

"I just checked, and the muscle strength and sensation in the lower limbs are normal," replied the medical student, perhaps too eagerly.

Li Guodong gave him a look, feeling that the boy was a tad overzealous, but quite good nevertheless; being this eager to learn as a senior undergrad, he had already mastered how to examine the nervous system.

After conducting the examination himself, Yang Ping confirmed that the sensation and muscle strength in the lower limbs were normal, indicating that the effects of the anesthesia had worn off, and there was no postoperative nerve damage.

This young companion actually had his own little schemes; he was not just there to earn money but was using this opportunity to integrate into the Surgical Research Institute and connect with these professors.

By frequently performing the role of a companion, he naturally became acquainted with various professors. Over time, they all became his network, which would make it much easier for him to apply for a graduate student position here.

If he managed to give a good impression of being reliable and diligent during this period, as long as he met the qualifying criteria, the professors would definitely want him.

This young guy was crafty, setting his plans early.

"Do you know how to perform examinations?" Yang Ping was unaware that he was a senior student from Nandu Medical University.

"He is a senior student of clinical medicine from Nandu Medical University. The work-study office there sent him here to assist," Li Guodong quickly explained.

"Being a companion requires endurance, not being afraid of getting dirty, especially for orthopedic patients. You have to deal with turning them over, helping with urination and defecation, which are quite strenuous," Yang Ping said casually.

Yang Ping wanted to check the urine output; the student accurately reported the urine volume, but Yang Ping still proceeded to check and calculate it himself.