Initial examination showed that the patient was conscious and had only a few abrasions on the body, which did not seem to be serious.
“Doctor Gu, how’s the situation?
The family outside is pressing for information,” Xiao Nan asked enthusiastically.
Gu Yi’an didn’t even look at Xiao Nan, and quickly said, “Not clear yet.
We need to do further tests.
When you calm the family, please don’t say anything unnecessary.”
“Got it, Doctor Gu.”
Gu Yi’an frowned but didn’t have time to say more to Xiao Nan.
She had a feeling that this patient’s condition was somewhat peculiar.
Finally, after conducting further examination, Gu Yi’an’s face fully darkened.
A height of two meters was not very high, but unfortunately, the patient’s waist had hit a rock.
The spinal nerve is a very important nerve in the human body, with numerous branches that control the trunk’s movement.
If Gu Yi’an was not mistaken, this patient’s nerve was damaged and might result in lower limb paralysis.
However, she could not make a definitive conclusion yet.
Gu Yi’an immediately said to Xiao Wei, “Do a CT scan for the patient and call Dr.
Xie from neurosurgery for a consultation.”
Xiao Wei immediately agreed and went off to perform the tasks.
Meanwhile, in the waiting area outside the emergency room, Xiao Nan was chatting happily with the family.
“Don’t worry, Doctor Gu is very skilled, and besides, the height wasn’t that great, so there shouldn’t be any problem,” Xiao Nan said with a smile.
The family member was a middle-aged woman, about fifty years old, the patient’s mother.
Hearing this, the patient’s mother was very happy, “Thank you so much, dear.
Usually, when we go to the hospital, doctors always talk about the worst-case scenarios, scaring us to death.
Something that wasn’t a big deal would be made to sound very serious, just to take the opportunity to ask for money.
But you, dear, are kind-hearted and told us the truth.”
Xiao Nan laughed, “It’s nothing, I just didn’t want you to worry too much.”
At this moment in the emergency room, after Dr.
Xie looked at the patient’s CT scan, his face was very serious.
He conducted a series of neurological tests on the patient and finally concluded, “The bones are fine, but the nerve damage is very severe.
I can only attempt to repair it, but there’s only a thirty percent chance of success.”
Gu Yi’an also knew how challenging nerve repair was.
She nodded.
Dr.
Xie glanced at Gu Yi’an and said, “Explain to the family, book the operating room immediately, and prepare for surgery.
The longer the delay, the lower the chances of repair.”
Gu Yi’an responded and took Xiao Wei to the family waiting area.
Seeing Gu Yi’an approaching, Xiao Nan stood up immediately, saying to the smiling family, “Auntie Liu, this is Doctor Gu.
She must be here to tell you that your son is fine.”
Liu Fanghua immediately smiled, “Doctor Gu, how is my son?
He’s alright and can go home, right?”
Gu Yi’an’s face immediately turned grim, her sharp eyes staring at Xiao Nan, “What did you tell the family?”
Xiao Nan was somewhat stunned and stammered, “I… I didn’t say much.
I just said Auntie Liu’s son should be fine…”
Gu Yi’an was infuriated, but now was not the time to scold Xiao Nan—the patient was still waiting for surgery.
Taking a deep breath, Gu Yi’an adjusted her expression and said sympathetically, “Are you the patient’s mother, Ms.
Liu?”
Sensing the odd atmosphere, Liu Fanghua became terrified, “Yes, I am.
What’s wrong?”
Gu Yi’an spoke gently, “Ms.
Liu, your son’s injury is not in a good spot.
His waist nerve is severely damaged and requires immediate surgery.”
“What?” Liu Fanghua was shocked and glared at Xiao Nan, “Didn’t you say there was nothing wrong?”
Xiao Nan’s lips trembled in shock, but she couldn’t say anything.
Gu Yi’an quickly said, “Ms.
Liu, this Doctor Xiao just joined.
She’s an intern and doesn’t know your son’s condition well.
If there’s a misunderstanding, I’m here to apologize.
Doctor Xiao, apologize to Ms.
Liu.”
Xiao Nan bit her lip, looking helpless.
Gu Yi’an had no choice but to bow to Auntie Liu, “Our staff caused a misunderstanding.
I am very sorry.
But Ms.
Liu, your son needs immediate surgery to repair the nerve.
Otherwise, he will be completely paralyzed from the waist down.”
“What!” Liu Fanghua, hearing this, staggered and almost couldn’t stand, her face turning ashen, “You… you are deliberately scaring me, right?
How could he be paralyzed?
Impossible!
I don’t believe it!
My son wouldn’t be like that.
He wouldn’t!
Only two meters high, how could it be so serious?
I want to see your superior!
I want to see your superior!”
Gu Yi’an also felt sympathy.
This patient was indeed unlucky, hitting the wrong spot, not breaking a bone but damaging a nerve.
Even an open fracture was easier to treat than nerve damage.
“Ms.
Liu, we can’t delay any longer.
Your son needs immediate surgery.
The longer we wait, the lower the chances of nerve repair,” Gu Yi’an said again.
“Will the surgery make it better?” Liu Fanghua asked, full of hope.
Gu Yi’an pressed her lips, “Sorry, we had the hospital’s most authoritative neurosurgeon examine him.
He said there’s only a thirty percent success rate.”
“Oh— I don’t believe it!
I don’t believe it!
You must be incompetent.
Your medical skills must be lacking!
I want a transfer for my son!
I will move him to another hospital!
You won’t extort money from me.
I will sue you all!” Liu Fanghua shouted angrily.
Gu Yi’an sighed, “Alright, Ms.
Liu, if you want a transfer, I can help you contact the First Hospital.
The chief neurosurgeon there is one of the top in the country, but his schedule is very busy and might not have an immediate slot.”
Finally, after a lot of fuss, the patient was transferred by ambulance.
Gu Yi’an explained the situation to Dr.
Xie.
Dr.
Xie smiled gracefully, “No problem, respecting the patient’s wishes is important.
But Yi’an, why do you insist on staying in the emergency room?
I think you have a knack for neurosurgery.
You’re about to be promoted to attending physician.
Haven’t you chosen a department yet?”
Gu Yi’an smiled, “The emergency room is fine.”
Dr.
Xie shook his head helplessly, “Alright, if you need anything, just come to me.
After all, I am your senior, and I’ll definitely take care of you.”
After handling everything, Gu Yi’an called Xiao Nan into the duty room.
Seeing Gu Yi’an’s expression, Xiao Nan’s eyes reddened, quickly saying, “Doctor Gu, I’m sorry.
I shouldn’t have told the patient’s family that he was fine without confirming his condition.”
Gu Yi’an’s lips were tightly pursed, genuinely furious.
Just then, a gentle voice rang out, “Experience is the best teacher.
We all go through it.
Anan, you were also flustered during your first internship, weren’t you?
Don’t be too harsh on newcomers.”
Hearing Lu Moran’s voice, Gu Yi’an turned sharply, “Why are you still here?”