My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points

The surgery just now was primarily performed by Director Xue, and she was probably the most exhausted one among everyone.

She also wants to take advantage of her youth to accumulate a wealth of surgical experience in preparation for promotion to Level 2 and Level 1 Director roles.

It must be explained here that the three levels of directors, Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1, are positional ranks established by top-tier hospitals like Tu Ya, not professional titles. There are only four types of professional medical titles: Resident Doctor, Attending Physician, Associate Chief Physician, and Chief Physician.

The directors actually value these positional ranks even more.

Because they are internally assessed, theoretically, they carry a higher gold standard.

Why is an Attending Physician's status far inferior to that of an Associate Chief Physician?

It's not that their skills are much worse, but because the promotion for attendings is automatic after passing the examination and accumulating enough years of service.

The assessment for the title of Associate Professor is much more difficult.

As for the assessment for the title of Full Professor, which is even higher, it is many times more difficult than that for an Associate Professor. The current trend seems to be that it is becoming increasingly difficult.

This is due to severe internal competition, as well as the rapid development of China's medical technology.

China has already caught up with and even surpassed international developed countries in many fields. It's expected that the assessment for the title of Full Professor will only get harder in the future.

Director Xue's young age when she attained the title of Full Professor is inseparable from her own efforts.

The surgery just now amply demonstrated her surgical capabilities.

Everyone changed clothes and left the operating room in succession.

Several doctors were approaching, led by a very stable and imposing figure.

It was none other than Director Hu Kan.

Director Le and others followed him.

"Director Hu, Director Le, are you about to perform that highly complex major surgery?" It seemed Xue Yan knew what surgery they were about to perform.

"Yeah! It's a rare learning opportunity, and you just finished your surgery, why not join us?"

Director Le hurriedly answered, knowing that Director Hu was not very talkative.

"It's no use, I've got another major surgery today, and by the time I finish it'll probably be evening."

Director Xue sounded helpless.

Every Chief Physician's workload is heavy; arranging two major surgeries in one day typically leaves no time for eating.

Generally speaking, at her level, there would also be teaching and research tasks.

That would make her even busier.

"It seems you are quite busy today. No worries, I will make a teaching video later, with Director Hu's surgical commentary included. You can watch the teaching video when you find some time; it can still be quite educational."

Director Le tried to comfort her.

Female doctors, especially those who are beautiful and have charisma, even those in their forties, are very popular in their departments.

Director Le clearly showed his intentions to be solicitous and favorable towards her.

This kind of favor is just a man's instinct, not necessarily something that must lead to an extramarital affair.

"Thanks! See you!"

She waved her hand with a smile.

"Your team's Dr. Zhou is quite outstanding!" Director Le didn't seem ready to end the conversation just yet.

"He... What's the problem? Did he, a young man, speak inappropriately and offend you or other doctors?"

Director Xue was quite protective of her subordinates.

Even though Zhou Can had only joined her team a few days ago, she was still keen on shielding him.

"Not at all. This morning he reminded me that the patient for the heart bypass operation in bed 54 might have taken pain-relief medication with anticoagulant effects. Later, I asked the patient before the surgery, and indeed, the patient had taken Aspirin five days prior. Although preoperative coagulation screening had been done, no obvious abnormalities were detected."

Director Le was clearly praising Zhou Can in front of Director Hu and Director Xue.

There was gratitude for Zhou Can's considerate reminder.

Otherwise, he would not have chosen this occasion to mention it.

"If it weren't for his attentiveness, this issue would have gone unnoticed by me, the doctor in charge of the bed, or the admitting doctor. It was a safety hazard. As you know, for minor surgeries or invasive examinations, if the patient's medical history does not indicate a clear coagulation disorder, we do not typically perform coagulation function tests, as the disadvantages outweigh the benefits for preoperative coagulation screening."

Coagulation function tests mainly check platelet counts and prothrombin.

"With the warning from Dr. Zhou and the confirmation from the patient that Aspirin was indeed taken recently, which poses a potential risk for major surgical bleeding, I made preparations to prevent major bleeding, including platelet transfusions, which are rarely done, just in case."

Director Le had a hint of relief when talking about this matter.

"During the operation, the patient's bleeding volume was noticeably higher than normal. The prepared fresh platelets and anticoagulant medication came into play, ensuring the smooth completion of the surgery. Dr. Zhou is truly excellent."

Director Le smiled gratefully at Zhou Can while saying this.

Surgery is like going to war; being prepared and unprepared are completely different concepts. The outcomes could also be entirely different.

Hearing that Zhou Can had done a good deed, Director Xue couldn't help but show a relieved smile.

"Is that patient in bed 54 under Zhou Can's care?"

Director Hu, who hadn't spoken until then, asked.

"No, he's not in charge. The patient is in our group. He noticed the issue and had the courage to tell me about it specifically. He is meticulous, responsible, and has excellent character."

Director Le knew the implication behind Director Hu's question.

"Hmm, he did an excellent job! Such an outstanding young man deserves to be vigorously cultivated. I'll include him in some important surgeries in the future." Director Hu effectively gave a considerable commendation.

To perform surgery with Director Hu is something many doctors dream of.

The learning experiences will also be much richer, especially in terms of advanced surgical techniques and methods.

"Thank you, Director Hu! Director Le!"

Zhou Can felt an inner joy; his opportunities in Cardiothoracic Surgery were increasing.

The learning experiences from these major surgeries would be incredibly beneficial for his future independent operations.

The rapid growth in surgical capabilities requires not only talent and diligence but also opportunities.

Watching top experts perform surgery every day is definitely different from watching routine operations by ordinary chiefs and attendings.