Chapter 834 - 391: Established Connections, Transplanting Fish Skin to Save Lives (Part 3)

Chapter 834: Chapter 391: Established Connections, Transplanting Fish Skin to Save Lives (Part 3)

Having him initiate the fundraising campaign should have a certain appeal.

As long as the amount isn’t too extravagant, maybe it could be gathered.

"The total aid fund is less than thirty thousand; there’s still a shortfall of at least two hundred thirty or forty thousand. She’s already developed an infection, and if it’s controllable, it’s fine. But if it gets out of control and leads to multi-organ failure, she’ll definitely need to enter the ICU, and the costs will be terrifying."

The skin is the most important barrier of the human body against external threats.

When it is damaged, bacteria and viruses can easily take advantage.

Yesterday, when asked by that woman, she said her forehead felt hot while her body was somewhat cold—Li Jingsheng suspected she might have developed an infection.

Shivering is one of the most common symptoms after an infection.

The larger the area of skin damage, the higher the risk of infection.

And it can’t simply be controlled with some antibiotics.

Some patients have inherently weak bodies and immune systems; even using antibiotics, the results may not be ideal.

Also, fundraising isn’t something that can be accomplished immediately.

Many people struggle to raise even two or three thousand on Waterdrop Fund and other platforms, often taking over a week.

Furthermore, Li Jingsheng still has to apply and go through some approval procedures for her before he can publish it.

All of this requires time.

She’s already infected and is staying in a regular ward—the longer it’s delayed, the more troublesome it becomes.

It’s virtually impossible for Li Jingsheng to cover this cost for her.

He’s not related, and he always helps people within his means.

He still lacks a significant amount of funds to buy the clinic’s courtyard.

"Why don’t I go over with you now to see the female patient and come up with a solution together?"

Li Jingsheng thought about it and decided to go over to see the situation first.

He said a few words to the doctors under his supervision and followed Director Yan hurriedly to the emergency department.

It wasn’t far; emergency and outpatient departments are always next to each other.

He saw the female patient lying on the hospital bed.

The burns on her feet had received some treatment and were wrapped in gauze.

"Most of her blisters have burst, and the wound itself is large. In her situation, if she can’t undergo skin graft treatment, I am sure infection and eschar dissolution are almost certain to occur."

Director Yan has the skill to be the head of the emergency department.

He is extremely experienced in clinics.

The situations he described are very frightening.

Eschar dissolution in burn and scald patients is not only extremely painful but can also cause systemic reactions.

"Is it feasible to take skin from another part of her body for grafting?"

Li Jingsheng referred to areas like the thigh.

"In her situation, we don’t dare to take skin. Besides, there’s no place to take such a large area of skin."

Director Yan shook his head.

The woman has long suffered from malnutrition, with a body far weaker than ordinary people.

Furthermore, she’s currently in an infection phase, which is even more complicated.

Li Jingsheng considered ways to save this woman.

"Have you eaten?"

He asked the little boy Hu Yi, who was staying by the patient’s bedside.

"Yes, a nurse sister bought us food and sent it to us."

The hospital should also provide accommodation and food for the mother and son during the treatment period.

For accommodation, the emergency bed could be occupied.

The rescue room has beds, and the observation room also has a small number of beds.

Even though they’re all temporary beds, they can solve the hospitalization problem for this female patient.

"Director Yan, I have an immature idea that might solve her skin graft issue."

"I’m listening!"

Director Yan was also curious to hear what good plan Li Jingsheng had.

"Could we consider using fish skin grafts? She’s now facing difficulty in obtaining skin, infection, and the possibility of eschar dissolution at any moment. If fish skin grafting succeeds, these issues would be resolved."

Li Jingsheng proposed a last-resort solution.

There have been precedents of using fish skin to treat burned patients, but due to many limitations and a low success rate, it is rarely used clinically.

The fish skin used isn’t ordinary fish skin but must undergo special treatment.

"It’s worth trying."

Director Yan’s eyes lit up after he heard this.

This method is indeed worth trying; it’s low-cost and can solve the problem immediately.

...

Li Jingsheng returned to the outpatient orthopedic department and continued handling patients.

When lunchtime came, he checked his phone and received a message from Lian Tao.

It was good news.

The patient who was thin and suffered from multiple complications began to miraculously improve after Mu Yin’s nutritional therapy.

This is tremendously good news. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

It shows that Li Jingsheng’s bold approach by formulating a treatment plan for the patient was viable.

"Jingsheng, it’s incredible. When you first suggested enhancing enteral and parenteral nutrition, I thought it was like fattening cattle and sheep to resist tigers and wolves. Now it seems your idea was very correct, and you have enviable foresight and precise calculation."

Lian Tao praised his brilliance.

"It just happened to be a coincidence. How’s it going today? Not too busy, right?"

Li Jingsheng replied.

"Busy as hell! There’re two more difficult cases I’d like you to help with. One respiratory failure case, and one digestive tract case."

Lian Tao wasn’t polite with him at all.

He sent an invitation directly.

Two more difficult cases wanted his help to solve.

Li Jingsheng really wanted to smack himself in the face; knowing this, he shouldn’t have spoken up.

Because he repeatedly helped Lian Tao solve tricky issues, now every time Lian Tao encounters a difficult case, he asks him for help.

It’s also a good thing, though.

The greater the power, the greater the responsibility.

If people are willing to seek him out, it’s because he has the capability.

"Why don’t you send me the patient’s data? Recently, I’ve been reported, and there’s a big mess at the clinic. I’m afraid to visit you and cause trouble."

Li Jingsheng said this mostly in jest.

Rumors about him online have largely been resolved.

The supervisory department has already published an investigation announcement.

Everyone knows someone slandered and maliciously attacked the Sunshine Clinic.

The police also did an excellent job; they issued an announcement as well.

The suspect has been arrested, and the details of the event have been recounted.