Chapter 123: Chapter 92: Emergency Cross-Hospital Rescue—Minor Illnesses Can Also Be Fatal

“Hello, I’m Qin Feng.”

Qin Feng nodded and shook hands with him.

“I’m Huang Yongquan, the attending emergency physician at the Third Municipal Hospital. Thank you, Director Qin, for coming personally. The patient has hope now!”

Huang Yongquan shook his hand excitedly, relief and a smile spreading across his face.

Who is Qin Feng?

He’s a renowned figure in Jiangcheng’s medical community, considered to be at the top!

During his internship, he completed countless high-difficulty surgeries, covering an astonishing range!

He graduated from Jiangcheng Medical University less than three months ago, becoming the director of the transplant center at the First Municipal Hospital, and it is said that Qin Feng was the one who spearheaded the establishment of this transplant center!

He’s hailed as the strongest medical prodigy in Jiangcheng in decades!

Huang Yongquan also graduated from Jiangcheng Medical University, and Qin Feng’s fame has long spread throughout the academy. Even his photograph has become a pinned post on the university forum.

He’s known as an unparalleled deity at Jiangcheng Medical University!

He never expected the person who came was Qin Feng; this is fantastic!

“Director Qin, why did you come alone?”

Huang Yongquan noticed Qin Feng drove himself and was accompanied by a beautiful woman, which made him curious.

“Oh, I just returned from a trip out of town; the other directors at the hospital are occupied, so I came directly.”

Qin Feng explained with a smile,

“The emergency vehicle from the First Municipal Hospital is already on its way, and the ECMO will arrive soon. Let’s first check on the patient.”

“Okay, okay! Director Qin, please this way!”

Huang Yongquan quickly stepped forward to lead the way.

However, the patient’s family noticed that the person who arrived was so young, which made them doubtful.

But seeing the doctor who was performing the emergency rescue treating this young person with such respect, they said nothing, after all, he was here to save their son.

Soon, the group quickly arrived at the emergency room.

Qin Feng looked at the patient on the bed, his gaze scanning the indicators on the monitor, confirming that there were indeed some abnormalities.

The examination report already had clear results, confirming it was fulminant myocarditis.

The situation was indeed urgent!

“Dr. Huang, intubate the patient and establish a double venous channel while administering fluids.”

Qin Feng put down the examination report and immediately said seriously,

“Also, please prepare the operating room. The situation is urgent; once the ECMO arrives, we must proceed with the surgical placement immediately.”

“Okay!”

Director Huang immediately nodded in agreement, then turned to call over two nurses to quickly prepare the operating room.

Of course, his heart was both nervous and excited!

He hadn’t expected that working the night shift would give him the chance to witness this great figure perform surgery firsthand!

This was a great opportunity to observe and learn!

He felt he had really hit the jackpot!

The other doctors on duty felt the same excitement and anticipation, after all, this was Qin Feng!

And it was the latest ECMO placement surgery.

It was simply too good to pass up!

Soon,

Just as the patient was about to be moved into the operating room, Su Cheng and others arrived.

“Director Qin, we’re here!”

Su Cheng rushed into the emergency room, his eyes lighting up when he saw Qin Feng.

“Good, move the equipment in and prepare for surgery.”

Qin Feng nodded, speaking to Dr. Huang who had just returned,

“Have the family signed the consent form? Our team and equipment are all here.”

“No problem, they’ve already signed it.”

Huang Yongquan nodded vigorously, affirming confidently.

“Let’s go.”

Qin Feng immediately walked out of the emergency room, and the patient’s parents and teacher rushed over.

“Doctor, please, you have to save the child, we beg you.”

“Doctor, our little Lang is counting on you, please!”

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Facing the earnest pleas, Qin Feng helped the patient’s mother up.

“Don’t worry, I’ll do my utmost to save your child, please wait with peace of mind.”

After saying that,

He led the group behind him into the operating room.

He began to disinfect, change clothes, and put on a mask and cap…

Inside the operating room,

The patient had already been put under general anesthesia, now in a state of unconsciousness.

ECMO v-a cannulation is not solely limited to cardiac arterial connection.

There are three ways to do it.

The first method is using the femoral vein, which is femoral artery cannulation.

The second method is the internal jugular vein, which is carotid artery cannulation.

The third is the centrally inserted catheter, which Qin Feng commonly uses, the aortic cannulation route.

This time, however, the fulminant myocarditis was different from tumor removal, so a more dangerous central cannulation wasn’t needed.

He chose the first method, femoral vein cannulation!

The femoral vein is one of the largest veins in the body, located at the hip.

Then the catheter is placed from the femoral vein, extending upward to the right atrium.

This redirected venous blood is oxygenated in the ECMO, then driven through the pump back into the body via the femoral artery.

The greatest advantage of doing this is that it can drain over 60% of the return blood into the ECMO, reducing pulmonary arterial pressure and cardiac load.

“Scalpel.”

Qin Feng extended his hand, and Su Cheng, as the first assistant, passed the scalpel to him.

He found the right spot, the blade sweeping across to locate the femoral vein, incised it, and then began cannulation.

He then guided the catheter smoothly along the vessel towards the heart’s location, success!

Then, he found another artery, cut it, and inserted the cannula, placing it at the atrium.

“Start ECMO.”

With this command, the ECMO machine started, and blood slowly flowed into the pump through the tubes, re-entering the body after oxygenation.

Qin Feng glanced at the monitor showing various data, with nothing amiss.

The ECMO installation took only 15 minutes!

Everything was so smooth, without the slightest hesitation or pause, the speed at which the tube entered the vessel was faster than threading a needle!

Huang Yongquan and a few other doctors, who rushed in to observe the surgery, were stunned.

Is this the power of the great Qin Feng?

Why was his cannulation so simple?

Whenever I get a chance to try, my hands act worse than the Parkinson’s-stricken lunch lady serving food!

But him?

It’s like child’s play!

The surgery has just started, and everyone was already feeling defeated.

Moreover, the speed of setting up the ECMO is truly remarkable.

After about two or three minutes, the patient’s heart rate began to decrease; although still quite fast, it was within a controllable dangerous range.

Everyone was overjoyed at this sight.

But Qin Feng wasn’t so optimistic since the patient had already suffered from shock and could develop multiple organ dysfunction syndrome at any moment.

Further diagnosis and treatment are needed to gradually eliminate and treat it.

Fulminant myocarditis is not that simple!

The current technical capabilities of the Third Municipal Hospital’s cardiothoracic surgery are still far behind the First Municipal Hospital, fearing it’s impossible to receive such comprehensive treatment there.

He must be transferred to the municipal hospital’s cardiothoracic department for the surgery there.

Immediately,

Huang Yongquan communicated with the patient’s family following Qin Feng’s instructions and confirmed the transfer.

Then quickly let Su Cheng take the patient into the ambulance, ensuring the normal operation of the ECMO.

Qin Feng then left with Liu Yan’Er, driving behind the ambulance.

Upon arrival at the First Municipal Hospital’s cardiothoracic department, he immediately arranged the operating room, preparing for surgery.

Liu Yan’Er followed behind Qin Feng silently, watching this man busy saving lives, making her heartbeat faster.

This is what a man should be!

Defending the country, curing patients!

With great benevolence in his heart!

Soon, during the treatment of heart failure correction and arrhythmia therapy, Cao Ke arrived too.

He knew Qin Feng had just landed and had no time to rest, so he took over because this condition can’t simply be treated by surgery.

For fulminant myocarditis, comprehensive treatment and long-term monitoring adjustments are required.

“Thank you, Director Cao.”

“No worries, hurry back to rest, your girlfriend is still waiting outside.”

Cao Ke urged him to leave quickly, Qin Feng smiled and didn’t refuse, turning to walk out of the operating room.

Cao Ke’s skills are on par with Zhang Fan, only lagging in age and qualifications, thus not yet a chief physician, but he’s close.

The hospital has already nominated him for the provincial cardiothoracic expert organization, ranking second in Jiangcheng, just after Zhang Fan, the chief of cardiothoracic surgery.

Qin Feng exited the operating room, glancing at the clock; it was almost midnight.

On reaching the nurses’ station, he found Liu Yan’Er leaning on the desk, absorbed in her phone, looking at photos they had taken together.

“What are you looking at? So absorbed.”

Qin Feng stood behind her, bent down, and whispered into her ear.

“You’re back, did you save the person?”

Liu Yan’Er was startled, sitting up quickly; seeing it was him, she patted her chest.

“The situation is still very dangerous now, but Director Cao has personally taken charge, so it should be fine.”

Qin Feng’s expression turned somewhat serious at her words,

“But the child is about to face the high school exams, if the recovery goes well, there might be a chance to participate, if the inflammation persists, it might have to wait another year.”

“Why was such a serious illness only discovered now?”

Liu Yan’Er lamented softly upon hearing this.

Qin Feng gave a bitter smile.

Indeed, this is a huge issue!

Fulminant myocarditis, as the name implies, is a rapid-onset myocarditis, typically with acute and severe symptoms.

It’s the most severe, special, and rare myocarditis, with low incidence but a very high mortality rate!

The most common underlying cause is viral infection, primarily led by Coxsackie virus and Echo virus.

Such illnesses include symptoms like rapid heart rate, increased breathing, elevated temperature, rapid pulse, or lower blood pressure.

So many people, suffering from common colds, fevers, or chest tightness, seldom go to the hospital for checks and never realize they have myocarditis.

Besides, faced with the immense pressure of the high school exams, the patient lacked adequate rest, active treatment, and antiviral therapy, leading to a sudden deterioration and the onset of fulminant myocarditis.

One could say, if delayed by another hour, this life would have been lost.

Sometimes, even trivial ailments can be life-threatening!

“I remember catching a cold and fever for quite a while during my exams too, quite scary in retrospect.”

Qin Feng briefly explained some easy-to-understand basics, leaving Liu Yan’Er slightly alarmed.

Qin Feng chuckled and patted her head, holding back a laugh,

“Don’t worry, from now on, with me here, I’ll take care of your health.”

“Hmm!”

Liu Yan’Er smiled sweetly at his words, then quickly cast a peculiar glance,

“Don’t say such things in public, honestly~”

What did I say?

Qin Feng was momentarily surprised, then his expression turned peculiar.

Where was this girl thinking?

No wonder they say girls think more complexly than boys once in love.

“Hurry home!”

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