The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 982 - Chapter 982 Chapter 982 How to Treat

Chapter 982: Chapter 982: How to Treat Chapter 982: Chapter 982: How to Treat Patients with ordinary respiratory diseases had already been transferred to the second respiratory department, leaving the first respiratory department entirely dedicated to treating severe respiratory infections that currently had no cure.

The doctors and nurses selected for this department were all exceptionally skilled individuals. They were highly skilled and dedicated, knowing full well that entering the patient rooms could lead to nosocomial infections, yet they entered the rooms multiple times each day without hesitation.

Now, Luo Ziling had also joined their ranks.

After changing into isolation gowns, putting on respirators, and protective goggles, Luo Ziling followed the head doctor with the surname Wang from internal respiratory medicine, along with several other doctors, into the intimidating patient rooms.

However, unlike the others, he did not wear disposable gloves; for him, “pulse-taking” was a fundamental skill for treating people, and wearing gloves would prevent him from properly diagnosing patients.

Each of these critical patients had their own room, equipped with cardiac monitoring systems and a video surveillance system to observe changes in the patients’ conditions. Although Luo Ziling didn’t visit the hospital often, he was generally familiar with this advanced equipment.

Although Luo Ziling revered traditional medicine, he never shunned high technology and was open to embracing new things.

Traditional medicine, profound and expansive as it was, could not deny the rapid development of Western medicine.

One thing Luo Ziling found truly disheartening was that the development of traditional medicine was very slow, leading most people to prefer Western medicine when they visited hospitals. Luo Ziling believed that if the development of traditional medicine continued in this manner, it might one day be entirely abandoned.

Of course, he also believed that traditional and modern medicine were not incompatible. He felt that they could be completely integrated.

Regardless of whether it’s a white cat or a black cat, a good cat is one that catches mice–Luo Ziling believed that any method that could cure illness was good medicine.

Integrating and mastering Chinese medicine was something he firmly believed in and was the original intention behind his grandfather’s decision to have him study medicine.

Before preparing for treatment in the first patient room, Luo Ziling first asked a few questions to the accompanying individuals around him.

The accompanying head of the respiratory department also patiently and in detail shared the general condition of the patient and the indicators on the cardiac monitor with Luo Ziling.

After listening, Luo Ziling had a general understanding of the situation. He didn’t ask further, instead beginning his own method of diagnosis.

Looking, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking–the four diagnostic methods of traditional medicine were all utilized.

After conducting these basic examinations, Luo Ziling also used silver needles to probe key acupoints on the patient’s body.

“A highly uncommon bacterial infection, ineffective against most antibiotics,” Luo Ziling said seriously to the accompanying head of respiratory medicine after the examination, “The patient’s condition is very severe. The respiratory sounds are coarse, and the excessive pulmonary secretions are causing respiratory difficulties. The toxins from the bacterial infection have also led to the occurrence of sepsis, resulting in multi-organ failure. I have encountered two similar cases in the past!”

Luo Ziling’s words greatly surprised the head of respiratory medicine, but also weighed heavy on his heart since the patient’s condition was indeed severe. Despite implementing a variety of treatments, not much progress had been made, and the patient’s condition continued to deteriorate.

However, Luo Ziling’s last remark aroused a hint of hope in the head of respiratory medicine, who asked instinctively, “How did it turn out for those patients at the end?”

The other doctors and nurses accompanying them all looked at Luo Ziling, hoping he could share a promising result.

“I don’t know if their conditions ultimately recovered, because they haven’t come back to me for treatment after my care. But one thing I can tell you, they are still alive and in good health. One of them had chronic bronchitis, which is now cured, and that patient is eighty-seven years old this year,” Luo Ziling mentioned casually, continuing his examination of the patient.

Luo Ziling’s words stunned everyone present.

Luo Ziling was showing off and bragging; he put quite a performance on.

However, the head of the respiratory department didn’t see it that way. Although he felt that Luo Ziling was a bit showy, if the results really turned out as claimed, it would mean this young doctor’s medical skills were truly impressive.

When Luo Ziling made his appearance, the head of the respiratory department, surnamed Wang, hadn’t spoken, but from Wu Mingyun and Li Mingxun’s high regard for Luo Ziling, as well as Yang Yunlin’s attitude, he could sense that Luo Ziling’s medical skills were indeed remarkable, likely having convinced them before.

Otherwise, authorities in medicine with as much pride as Li Mingxun and Wu Mingyun wouldn’t praise a youngster so highly.

“That’s great,” Director Wang sighed in relief and smiled, “then please, Doctor Luo, treat these patients as soon as possible. Whatever assistance you need from us, we will provide it fully.”

“I need an assistant,” Luo Ziling turned his head and looked around. He saw a nurse following him who was both good-looking and well-built. Even with a mask and respirator, her attractiveness was evident. He immediately chose her, “Let this lady assist me, just some minor tasks.”

“Qingyan, you assist Dr. Luo,” Director Wang commanded without hesitation.

“Yes, Director!” the nurse named Qingyan quickly responded.

She was very nervous inside, not knowing what Luo Ziling would instruct her to do.

However, she did not resist helping Luo Ziling out.

Because Luo Ziling was too handsome, working alongside such a dashing male doctor made taking a little risk worthwhile–and indeed, this beautiful young nurse had quite romantic thoughts in her heart.

Luo Ziling just instructed the nurse to fetch some disinfecting alcohol, cotton balls, and to stand next to him holding a tray.

The nurse hurried to prepare.

“Dr. Luo, how will you treat them?” Director Wang asked curiously.

“Acupuncture with traditional medicine. After the needle therapy, I’ll prescribe a formula. They just need to follow my instructions to take it.”

“Oh?!” Director Wang uttered, showing disbelief.

But Luo Ziling did not explain anything and immediately started preparing.

After nurse Qingyan brought in everything he needed, Luo Ziling began the treatment.

Luo Ziling instructed the nurse to unbutton the patient’s clothes and disinfect several specific spots he pointed out.

After disinfecting the silver needles with alcohol, he began the acupuncture treatment.

Without another word, Luo Ziling swiftly inserted the silver needles into several vital acupoints of the patient–Tiantu, Guanyuan, Danzhong, among others.

His needling was very quick, with no hesitation; he swiftly inserted and removed the needles. After several insertions and removals, he began to hold his breath, still and concentrating on performing the “Qi Operating Needle”. His actions were so smooth and graceful that they dazzled the onlookers.

The beautiful nurse assisting him couldn’t help but marvel with her mouth agape, “It’s unbelievable how fast his movements are. Oh, his hands are also so beautiful, even prettier than a girl’s!” she immediately swooned over him.