Chapter 4

Although the patient had a heartbeat, it could not maintain an autonomous heart rate.

"I'll take over," He Xiaokang stood next to Qin Chuan. Qin Chuan nodded and moved aside. In the emergency department, everyone is very proactive. Otherwise, no one could handle the workload in a day.

However, Wu Xiaoming was an exception. He was different from Qin Chuan and others; he was on a rotational assignment and would return to the surgery department after a period. Qin Chuan and others had been in the emergency department from the start and did not have their own specialties. It was not easy to transfer to other departments, especially in this era when there were many medical doctors and masters, and overseas returnees were common. Other departments were also crowded. Unless one was a top talent, it was impossible to get in. This was also the reason for Wu Xiaoming's arrogance. He did not fit in with the emergency department; when others were working, he just watched and did not help. It was as if he was just a spectator. Qin Chuan and others did not want to argue with him.

"Jiang Lingling, check the patient's pockets for any contact information. We need to contact the family as soon as possible. If we need any signatures, it will be easier to handle," Cheng Guanhua said.

What they were most worried about was if the patient did not survive, the family might refuse to pay the medical bills and even accuse the hospital. This kind of thing was common in the emergency department. When patients came, saving lives was the priority, but there were always some unreasonable people. If someone died, they would blame the hospital. During the emergency process, no one could guarantee that nothing would be overlooked. If someone died, the family would cause trouble, and the hospital would be in a difficult position. In this patient's case, the situation was extremely critical. If the emergency department did not rescue, the patient would definitely not survive. Whether the emergency department rescued or not, they would bear the risk.

Qin Chuan only realized after becoming a doctor that hospitals and doctors also had their difficulties. He knew that doctors did not have any gray income or exploit patients, but this issue had to be viewed from a different perspective. In fact, the majority of the patient's medical expenses went to the hospital, which was a state-owned entity. Everyone knew where the profits ultimately went. Of course, people mainly focused on the kickbacks doctors received. According to Qin Chuan's knowledge, in the emergency department, the fees for examinations and prescription drugs indeed had a higher kickback. However, after deducting these, Qin Chuan's salary was pitifully low. He worked overtime day and night, and situations like today, where he was drenched in sweat, were not uncommon. If he only had his base salary, he would not be able to continue. Nowadays, everyone took advantage of their position. Why should doctors be the exception?

Jiang Lingling searched the patient's pockets but found nothing.

"Director Cheng, there is nothing in the patient's pockets. From her appearance, she should have a mobile phone or something," Jiang Lingling said.

This woman was in her forties or fifties, with fair skin and well-dressed. Her eyebrows were carefully groomed, and the material and craftsmanship of her clothes were good, indicating a decent family background. Not having a mobile phone was not plausible.

"Didn't you notice that she was missing a bag?" Qin Chuan said.

"Yes, she should have been carrying a handbag. But the handbag is now missing," Jiang Lingling said.

Qin Chuan looked at the woman's hand and noticed a bruise on her wrist. Initially, to save her, they did not pay attention to these details. Now, thinking about the handbag, he took a closer look.

"Why is there a large bruise here? Was her handbag stolen?" Qin Chuan said.

Cheng Guanhua quickly said, "Contact the long-distance bus station immediately. See if the station staff found the lady's handbag. Report it to the police. If it was really stolen, and something happens, we will have an explanation."

"Hey, there is a bus ticket here, from Xingsha to Tanshan. Bus tickets are now real-name, so the station should be able to find out who bought the ticket. This way, we can identify the patient," Jiang Lingling said.

"Alright, we will continue to resuscitate the patient. Meanwhile, quickly verify the patient's identity and try to contact the family," Cheng Guanhua said.

The patient's heartbeat showed signs of recovery, but she could not maintain an autonomous heart rate or breathing, and her consciousness did not improve. However, her complexion changed from cyanotic to pale.

"Use an ice cap to lower the temperature. Continue resuscitation," Cheng Guanhua said.

"Wu Xiaoming, what's your problem? We have been taking turns compressing for a long time, and you have been standing there the whole time. What's wrong with you?" Gao Zhanting was unhappy.

"What's wrong with me? I'm not specialized in emergency care, and I'm not familiar with resuscitation. Aren't you doing well?" Wu Xiaoming said indifferently.

"If you don't want to be in the emergency department, don't come! Coming here and not doing anything, what's that about? Qin Chuan has only been in the hospital for a short time, and he can handle it. You've been here for so long, and you say you can't. Don't tell me you bought your medical license!" Gao Zhanting said.

"Who wants to come here? I'm just on a rotational assignment. After this period, I'll be back in surgery. If Qin Chuan can do it, let him do it!" Wu Xiaoming said sarcastically, with a special meaning in his words.

Gao Zhanting, being straightforward, immediately rushed over and pointed at Wu Xiaoming's nose, saying, "You bastard, speak clearly! Do you want me to tear your mouth apart?"

"What are you arguing about? We are saving a life here!" Cheng Guanhua had just contacted the bus station and returned to see the argument.

"This bastard has been just watching. I scolded him, and he got sarcastic. Director, our department is short-handed, but we don't need to take in every piece of trash," Gao Zhanting was not afraid of Cheng Guanhua.

"Who wants to come to this trash place? If I wasn't on a rotational assignment, even if you sent a sedan to invite me, I wouldn't come," Wu Xiaoming said.

"Wu Xiaoming, do you think I can't make you leave the surgery department?" Cheng Guanhua was now angry. Wu Xiaoming's response to Gao Zhanting had implicated everyone.

"Director Cheng, I'm sorry, I spoke without thinking. I was provoked by this hooligan," Wu Xiaoming said.

"Since you are in my emergency department, you need to do something. We are already short-handed. What are you doing here if you don't do anything? The emergency department doesn't keep idle people. If you can't do it, write a report and go back. Don't affect our work," Cheng Guanhua was not polite to Wu Xiaoming. The emergency department was the hardest-working department in the hospital, but the benefits were not the best. Doctors and nurses already had grievances. If Wu Xiaoming continued like this, the department would never have peace.

"Director Cheng, the police station said they have contacted the patient's family. They are in Xingsha and will be here soon," Jiang Lingling walked in with good news.