"Doctor, help!" It turns out that we have been deceived by this sentence in TV dramas for so many years

The weekend dinner was hosted by a family member.

At present, doctors rarely accept dinner invitations from patients. But this patient was introduced by an acquaintance and expressed his gratitude. There was no choice but for Dr. Wang, who was in charge of anesthesia, to attend the dinner.

During the meal, people talked about all sorts of things, and the patient's family also tried their best to use this opportunity to deepen their relationship.

It is indeed a wise thing to make friends with doctors. It can be said that it will come in handy sooner or later.

Although they had met before the surgery when signing the "Anesthesia Informed Consent Form", it seemed that the family members no longer had much impression of Dr. Wang. When Dr. Wang introduced himself as an anesthesiologist, the other party didn't know what to say and could only praise "the anesthesia was well administered and it didn't hurt at all."

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, it was time to brag. A man who seemed to be doing well asked for help and advice.

From what he said, it seems that he wants to build a hospital, but he doesn't know where to recruit top experts to help him. I hope everyone can recommend some well-known experts and professors to him.

Perhaps it was the effect of alcohol that made this person actually want to build a large comprehensive hospital with complete services including internal medicine, surgery, gynecology and pediatrics, DSA, palliative care, 120, etc.

Several doctors could clearly sense that he was bragging, but they were too embarrassed to criticize him. After hearing this, they could only agree with him.

Seeing these doctors all praised him, he became even more excited: he started poaching people. He asked the chief surgeon how much he earned and whether he was willing to work for him. Then, he quoted prices one by one. Of course, no one took it seriously.

However, Wang discovered a problem: from the beginning to the end, this person seemed to have never thought that there should be a problem with the anesthesiology department. Although it was drunken talk, it was refreshing to listen to it.

Dr. Wang, feeling unhappy, thought to himself: Without the Department of Anesthesiology, what can your surgical departments do?

After holding back for a long time, Dr. Wang finally couldn't help it and said over a glass of wine: "Let's hire another anesthesiologist. Otherwise, there will be no one to give anesthesia."

The man said embarrassedly: "Sorry, sorry." Then he drank it all in one gulp.

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"Rescue"

The photo is from the 2nd "Renxin Cup Most Beautiful Angels in White Photo Collection Competition"

Photographer: Xue Jiao

Seeing that this person didn't seem to understand the importance of the anesthesiology department, Dr. Wang took the initiative to talk to him. He even asked a question directly: In TV dramas, if someone is in danger, they will shout "Doctor, help!" Who is this "doctor"? Or which department is this doctor from?

The boss said in confusion: "Doctor", it means doctor!

Doctor Wang asked: Which department is the doctor from?

"It depends on which department of the hospital you are in," the boss replied.

At this time, Dr. Wang had already determined that he knew nothing about hospital matters.

With good intentions, and in order to prevent him from making reckless investments, and also to help him get to know the Department of Anesthesiology better, Dr. Wang planned to give him a detailed explanation.

Dr. Wang told him directly: You are wrong! What is shown in TV dramas is all lies.

The boss was confused again and asked half-doubtfully: Isn’t it?

Doctor Wang said: Today's hospitals are completely different from those decades ago. Decades ago, when a doctor was called for emergency treatment, the doctor was usually the patient's attending physician or director. But it is not the case now.

"Who is that?" the boss-looking man began to ask seriously.

Doctor Wang said: To be precise, the first person to arrive should be the patient's attending physician or director, but in the end it was not them who had the ability to save the patient.

The boss's expression at this moment can almost be described as "stunned".

Seeing that the time was ripe, Dr. Wang said: Let’s give an example first, so you can understand it all at once.

Suppose you go to the hospital to see a doctor for stomach problems, but you make an appointment with the respiratory department. Do you think this doctor can treat this disease?

That's definitely not possible, the boss-like man said quickly.

Doctor Wang said: However, decades ago, internists could definitely see you, analyze your condition, and even treat you. But can doctors today treat patients across disciplines?

Seeing the boss-like man nodding frequently, Doctor Wang struck while the iron was hot and said:

In fact, most doctors today are not good at rescuing patients. Except for a few elites, most doctors’ strengths are their own professional business.

Hearing this, the boss widened his eyes and asked: If doctors can't save people, then who will?

Dr. Wang said: We can't say that none of them can save people. For example, less than 50% of surgeons are good at cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other rescue operations.

It should be noted that these 50% are mature doctors who can work independently.

If there is a crisis, what if we encounter that 50%? Isn't it...

Seeing the boss's shocked face, Dr. Wang explained: Again, this is a matter of professional difference. If you encounter that 50%, don't worry. The initial treatment is something that all doctors must master.

Once it is determined that the patient is indeed in a very dangerous situation, the doctor on site will immediately contact the department that is more adept at rescue.

Which department is good at rescue? The boss asked.

If a hospital has an emergency department, the emergency department will be contacted immediately.

Hospitals without an emergency department will contact the anesthesiology department.

If all else fails, the patient can be contacted by the cardiology department or respiratory department, who can try to save the patient. However, the disciplinary barriers are very obvious at this time. For example, cardiologists generally do not treat respiratory diseases; respiratory doctors generally do not treat cardiology diseases.

Let's talk about the emergency department again. It is mainly good at the initial rescue of various emergencies. Anesthesiologists or critical care doctors are good at deep rescue.

At this time, the boss said doubtfully: I can understand what the intensive care unit is good at, but can anesthesiologists do the same?

Doctor Wang was very upset when he heard this, but he couldn't show it. After all, most people don't know the truth about anesthesiology.

So, he smiled slightly and said: Did you know that doctors in critical care usually come from the anesthesiology department? And, currently, the critical care departments of many hospitals in China are under the management of the anesthesiology department?

After hearing this, the boss finally understood and laughed, saying, "Excuse me, my dear. I didn't know the anesthesia department is so powerful. I thought it was only responsible for administering anesthesia."

After a round of mutual praise, Dr. Wang did not forget to shock the audience with a big shot: President Putin always brings an anesthesiologist with him when he visits abroad. In terms of a single specialty, an anesthesiologist may not necessarily be very strong, but his comprehensive ability is definitely no problem.

After taking a sip of wine, Dr. Wang continued: If someone is injured, the anesthesiologist can quickly determine what happened and whether the injury is life-threatening. This is how seeing a doctor works. The key is to find the right direction first. If you go in the wrong direction at the beginning, you may miss the best time for treatment.

Hearing this, the boss toasted again with a glass of wine from the bottom of his heart, and even asked everyone at the table to toast together.

Seeing this scene, the bitterness of the job was swept away. At this moment, Dr. Wang truly felt a sense of professional accomplishment.

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