Chapter 78: Chapter 77: Saving Lives at the Airport
Actually, the leaders knew what such a competition meant for the doctors at their hospital.
So when Zhang Hao took the initiative to participate in the competition, that leader just thought for a short moment.
When they had recruited Zhang Hao, they had also conducted a background check on his qualifications.
Indeed, his academic performance was exceptional during his school days, except that he lacked clinical experience.
But every capable doctor has also started out as a novice.
One can’t just keep from giving doctors opportunities to trust.
"Alright, since you want to go, I’ll talk to the higher-ups, submit your name, and you’ll represent our hospital,"
"Go and interact well with the other doctors, and of course, when it’s time to perform, don’t hold back. Understood?"
With the leader’s encouragement, Zhang Hao nodded firmly.
The provincial medical exchange conference would start at the end of the month, lasting for a week.
When Zhao Qing heard that Zhang Hao was going to participate, she was nervous for him.
After work, she took the initiative to find him and asked him what he was thinking.
While everyone else was avoiding such events, he was determined to throw himself into the fray. Hadn’t he suffered from society’s harshness yet?
Did he really think that he could learn anything from that kind of exchange conference?
But Zhang Hao didn’t see it that way; when he chose the medical profession, he had vowed to use all he learned in his life to treat and save patients.
He didn’t want to just mingle among the powerful. He also wanted to meet and talk with capable, prominent doctors.
Even if he was just a supporting role to other doctors, he believed that with his different mindset, he would definitely gain something different by participating.
"You’re really crazy. But are you the only one going, or what about the others from your department?"
Zhang Hao shook his head, not knowing. The leader hadn’t said how many slots were available, probably doing their work accordingly.
"You don’t need to worry about me. I’m resourceful enough not to be taken advantage of by those slick veterans," Zhang Hao said.
Time flew by and soon it was time for Zhang Hao to go to the province for the exchange.
When leaving, the leader even personally drove him to send him off.
Going with him was another doctor from the surgical clinic.
Although this doctor was quite senior, he was also outstanding among his peers.
There were just two spots available, one for Zhang Hao and one for him.
"For this exchange, your food, accommodation, and travel expenses will all be reimbursed. Just make sure to get receipts, understand?"
"Also, whatever happens there, don’t act rashly. Remember, you are representing our hospital in the competition."
Zhang Hao’s ears almost developed calluses from listening to the leader’s instructions.
At the airport, Zhang Hao and the other doctor rested in the departure lounge.
"Doctor Liu, I’m going to the restroom. Wait here for me," he said.
Doctor Liu nodded.
Zhang Hao got up to look for the restroom, seeing that it was just ahead.
There was a crowd of people gathered at the door.
"Is there a doctor here? Someone has fainted."
Zhang Hao ran over immediately: "I’m a doctor, I’m a doctor, let me see what’s happening."
As he spoke, Zhang Hao took out his credentials from his pocket, his medical practice license.
An airport staff member was nearby, helping to bring over the emergency equipment while Zhang Hao checked the person’s pulse.
"This person might have a heart problem. Give me the defibrillator, and also, please have everyone clear the area."
To use the defibrillator effectively, the patient’s clothing needed to be lifted up.
Once the clothing was lifted, whatever was underneath would be seen by all the passersby.
The airport staff understood and began dispersing the crowd.
By the time the evacuation was mostly complete, Zhang Hao was ready to proceed with the next step. Luckily it was summer, and the clothing was relatively thin.
Zhang Hao rolled up the clothes, revealing the patient was wearing a white lace bra underneath.
He hesitated, wondering whether or not to take off the bra as well, when suddenly a woman ran over.
"Sister, sister, what’s wrong with you?"
Seeing that she was calling her sister, Zhang Hao’s anxious heart finally relented. You
"Are you sisters?"
The woman nodded.
It was easier to handle since they were sisters.
"I need to perform cardiac defibrillation on her now, and I have to take off her bra. I need you to be a witness for me."
"This is to save her life, not to take advantage of her vulnerability. If we delay any further, she may not make it."
The patient’s sister was sensible, "Okay, okay, if you can save my sister’s life, whatever it takes."
With the sister’s permission, Zhang Hao then pushed up the white lace bra.
After several attempts with the defibrillator, Zhang Hao began to perform chest compressions.
Then he started artificial respiration, and after a full set of emergency procedures, the woman in shock finally came around.
Zhang Hao also took off his own coat to cover her.
Only then did he remember that he came to use the restroom.
"The patient is temporarily out of danger now. To be on the safe side, she should go to a nearby hospital for a detailed examination. I suspect her heart may have a congenital issue."
The woman’s sister grabbed Zhang Hao’s hand, saying, "Thank you, thank you, Doctor. May I have your name and a contact so we can properly thank you later?"
Zhang Hao waved his hand dismissively. It was just a simple effort, no need for thanks.
Bursting for a pee, Zhang Hao finally made it to the men’s restroom, and as he relieved himself, his entire body relaxed.
Then he received a call from Doctor Liu, "Doctor Zhang, it’s time for us to board. Why haven’t you come back yet?"
After sprinting around the airport, Zhang Hao finally got on the plane, feeling that the trip had been quite a thrill.
Upon landing, Zhang Hao had gotten a little sleep. As he walked out of the airport, he suddenly couldn’t tell north from south in this unfamiliar city.
Luckily, the hotel had been booked in advance, and he knew where the venue for the medical conference was.
"Doctor Zhang, let’s drop our luggage at the hotel first, then contact the organizers for the exact timings," Doctor Liu said.
Zhang Hao agreed promptly. At times like this, one must listen to their seniors.
Once at the hotel, Zhang Hao unpacked his luggage and took a shower.
Because the hospital’s budget was limited, he shared a room with Doctor Liu.
As soon as Doctor Liu arrived, he began flipping through books and watching videos from previous conferences.
Zhang Hao, drying his hair with a towel, sat down on the sofa next to Doctor Liu.
"Doctor Liu, could you explain to me how this conference works?"
Doctor Liu pushed up his thick glasses with a smile, saying, "Others think this conference is just for show, but it’s not really like that."
"Those without vision only see the outermost layer, while those with insight understand that it’s a grand event for medical professionals."
"Talking more about it won’t help; you’ll understand once you’re at the venue tomorrow."
Actually, Zhang Hao felt the same way, but he didn’t dare to express his thoughts.
Seeing that Doctor Liu shared his perspective, it seemed this trip wasn’t in vain.
Meanwhile, a pair of sisters staying above Zhang Hao’s room also came in with their luggage.
"Sister, didn’t dad tell you to take care of your health? Have you forgotten to take your medicine lately, or did you not go to the hospital for a check-up in time?"
While opening her suitcase, the sister replied, "I’ve been too busy with work to find the time. I thought it was fine since I had medication to control it."
"I planned to go for a check-up after this conference. I didn’t expect something like this to happen today."
