Team Saber (6)
Jang Hyuk-pil’s words left a long lasting impression.
The team members remained silent and lost in their own thoughts.
“Doctor Kim. How is the patient’s condition?”
“He is showing typical symptoms of heart failure, such as difficulty breathing and coughing, and has been feeling very tired recently. However, he is good enough to receive a heart transplant.”
Kim Tae-sik spoke clearly.
Patients waiting for a heart transplant must receive treatment in advance if they have any other diseases besides heart failure.
Fortunately, that is not the case.
“What are the test results?”
“The blood test and biopsy results showed no abnormalities.”
“They said there was no problem with the donor heart, so all that was left was surgery.”
Jang Hyuk-pil’s eyes turned to Choi Ki-seok.
“Mr. Choi.”
“Yes, Professor.”
“The donor is currently brain dead at Jinseong University Hospital. I heard that the heart will be removed around noon tomorrow, so I will leave the evacuation to Dr. Choi.”
Tiring!
[The emergency mission ‘Heart Delivery’ has been created. If the mission is successful, a special reward will be given.]
“I understand.”
Jang Hyuk-pil nodded slightly in response to Choi Ki-seok’s courageous answer.
“Now that we’re all together, let’s talk about it together.”
Hyukpil Jang had a conversation about heart transplant with his team members.
What is the procedure for heart transplant surgery, what variables may exist, how each person’s role should be divided, etc.
Although all team members had heart transplant experience, a thorough and calm discussion followed.
The Saber team’s first surgery.
The weight it gave was extraordinary.
The conversation ended after an hour, and Choi Ki-seok asked Jang Hyuk-pil to take a moment.
“what’s the matter?”
“There is nothing else I would like to ask of you, Professor.”
“Please… You’re not like your usual self? Please tell me.”
Jang Hyuk-pil looked Choi Ki-seok up and down.
“I understand that our hospital has a special screening process that other hospitals do not have. It is a system where you can apply for residency and have your experience recognized even after the residency recruitment period has passed.”
“so?”
“A person who was a thoracic surgeon for one year and then went on to become a military surgeon will soon be discharged. Could you possibly accept that person into our thoracic surgery department?”
“The reason is?”
“Isn’t there a shortage of staff at our thoracic surgery department?
We don’t use P.As (physician assistants) like other hospitals. I think it would be good to add at least one more person.”
“What? Are you already worried about the future of our thoracic surgery department?”
Hyukpil Jang placed his hand on his shoulder.
“Don’t be ridiculous. If that was really your intention, why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
“….”
“I know you have other intentions.”
Jang Hyuk-pil hit the nail on the head, and Choi Ki-seok thought about it and decided to tell the truth.
“That’s right. As the manager said, I have another idea. But I can’t tell you about it right now.”
“Will your plans affect the Saber team?”
“That may or may not be the case. I guess we’ll have to face it first to find out.”
Jang Hyuk-pil held his stomach and laughed at Choi Ki-seok’s answer.
“If this continues, I will quit being a doctor and go into politics. I understand. Once you bring someone in, I will put you in a special category. There is one condition.”
“If it’s a condition…”
“If your actions have a negative impact on the Saber team, then this never happened. Understand?”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“Then go.”
Ki-Seok Choi bowed his head to Hyuk-Pil Jang and left the conference room.
The difficulty level of the work to be done has increased somewhat. However, I believed that I could overcome this level.
Because he wasn’t what he used to be.
While walking down the hallway, I ran into Yang Seo-hee, the guardian of a person waiting for a heart transplant.
“hello teacher.”
“hello.”
“A donor has finally appeared. When I think of all the hardships our Se-chan has endured, wow…” “
Now you both have to walk on the flower path. Our medical staff will do their best to perform the surgery.”
“Yes. I believe it.”
Yang Seo-hee nodded vigorously.
“By the way, this is the insurance you mentioned.
I am covered by the C.I insurance.”
“I’m glad. The financial burden will be less.”
“Thank you so much. I was so worried about the surgery fee, but my mind has become lighter. But this insurance is unique in that it pays the insurance premium in advance.”
“I think it might be because the disease is so serious.”
Choi Ki-seok paused before continuing.
“As you may have already heard from Dr. Kim, the surgery will begin around noon tomorrow. We ask that the patient fast.”
“Yes. Don’t worry.”
Choi Ki-seok talked with Yang Seo-hee and headed to the operating room.
There was assistance in Jihye Yoon’s OPCAB (off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting) surgery.
‘It’s just around the corner.’
Choi Ki-seok started scrubbing while thinking about heart transplant surgery.
* * *
The next day.
After the surgical assistance was over, there was some time to relax.
Choi Ki-seok sat in the conference room and took out a plush toy.
Geek.
I tightened the suture needle with the needle holder and started practicing suturing.
Practicing with dolls was now as free as breathing.
Even if you think about something else in your head, your hands can move on their own.
[Broken Plush Toy (30/150)]
‘Not yet?’
I checked the status window and smiled bitterly.
I was practicing, dividing my time between sleep and time, but my goal was still far away.
Drurr.
The door opened and Kim Tae-sik came inside.
“I got a call from Jinseong University. They said I’m now in the brain dead operating room.”
“All right.”
Choi Ki-seok put the doll away and stood up.
thud. thud. thud.
My heart started pounding.
I tried to calm my heartbeat by taking deep breaths, but it wasn’t easy. It’s a shame that the frozen heart effect doesn’t work because it’s not an emergency.
“I called the emergency room and had an ambulance on standby. You just have to go.”
“yes.”
“Let’s go down together.”
Choi Ki-seok took the elevator with Kim Tae-sik and went down to the emergency room.
“Nothing will happen. Don’t be nervous and call me right away if anything happens.”
I sat in the passenger seat of the ambulance while listening to Kim Tae-sik’s instructions.
“Huh? Hello, teacher.”
Sim Jun-ha, who was sitting in the driver’s seat, greeted me warmly.
Sim Jun-ha is an emergency medical technician who assisted in the evacuation during his internship.
I clearly remembered Eunha Kang’s car accident during the evacuation.
“Nice to meet you.”
“You’ve become cool even though we haven’t seen each other. It definitely feels different to be an intern and a resident, right?”
“is that so?”
Choi Ki-seok chuckled.
“Then let’s go.”
The ambulance entered the road.
Choi Ki-seok left the window half open and stared outside.
This is the first time in my 100 days on duty that I have been this far away from the hospital.
The tension eased somewhat with the cool breeze caressing my face and the unfamiliar scenery.
“Nothing bad will happen today, right? It’ll be troublesome if an accident happens like last time.”
“Well, it’s completely different from back then.”
When an accident occurred in the past, the ambulance was simply returning. But this time, he has to return to the hospital with his heart. If something happens along the way, there is no turning back.
The donor’s heart must be transplanted within 4 to 5 hours.
An hour later, the ambulance arrived at Jinseong University Hospital.
It was supposed to be a distance of 30 minutes, but due to traffic congestion, arrival was twice as late.
“Ah…”
Choi Ki-seok got off the ambulance and looked up at the hospital building.
Memories of the past three years of residency came to mind.
Additionally, I wondered what would have happened if I had done my residency at Jinseong University instead of Medical University.
“Come to your senses.”
I patted my cheeks and headed to the Jinseong University emergency room.
“Excuse me. I’m Ki-seok Choi, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Uijin University. I’m here to receive a heart from a donor.”
“Please wait.”
The emergency room nurse called somewhere. Soon, a person came down to the emergency room carrying an ice box.
“I’m sorry. I just finished extracting it.”
“No, we just arrived too. Thank you for your hard work.”
Choi Ki-seok held the icebox in his hand.
Although the box was not heavy, the psychological burden was great.
The future of the patient Kim Se-chan and his guardian, as well as the Saber team, depend on this heart.
Choi Ki-seok opened the ambulance trunk and secured the ice box onto the stretcher car.
Then I contacted the waiting Saber team and got into the passenger seat.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes. Since the road was blocked when I came, I will take a different road when I go back.”
Sim Jun-ha drove the ambulance.
Buuuuung.
The ambulance passed by the downtown area and began to run smoothly down the road.
But that only lasts for a moment.
As soon as we arrived at the main road, severe congestion began.
Cars were lined up on the street as thickly as bean sprouts and could hardly move forward.
“Huh? Why are you like this?”
Sim Jun-ha fiddled with his cell phone with a puzzled face.
“Ah… fuck.”
“What’s wrong?”
“They said there was a multiple collision at the end of the highway. They said they were controlling traffic… Sir, I’m really sorry.”
Sim Jun-ha bowed his head.
“Even if I hadn’t asked you to come here.”
“I’m not a fortune teller and I can’t avoid an accident. Let’s wait a little longer.”
Choi Ki-seok barely suppressed his rising anxiety.
Twenty minutes passed on the main street.
Meanwhile, the ambulance could not move forward even once. It took longer than expected to resolve the accident.
Choi Ki-seok’s legs have been shaking for some time.
“I’ll get off first.”
“You’re coming down?”
“I can’t waste all my time on the road.”
After getting out of the passenger seat, I immediately called Taesik Kim.
[uh. Ki-seok. Are we almost there?]
“Well… there was a collision and we’re stopped on the main street.”
[Crash accident?]
“Yes. It won’t be resolved quickly, so I guess I’ll have to get out alone with the icebox.”
[Can you make it on time?]
“Yes, you can. I will call you 30 minutes before you arrive.”
[okay. Don’t forget to call. Because we also have to prepare in advance.]
Choi Ki-seok hung up the phone and held the ice box in his hand. Then, I slipped through the stopped cars and stood on the sidewalk.
[Use the Tyrant’s Descent skill. Strength and agility temporarily increase.]
He began walking quickly while using the skill.
I wanted to run like crazy, but doing so might cause damage to my heart.
“Haa…haa….”
A heavy breath came out.
My whole body was covered in sweat, but I couldn’t stop walking.
As I reached the end of the street, I saw cars strewn about in an ugly manner and police emergency personnel. I now feel like I understand why the scene was not resolved quickly.
Choi Ki-seok asked a passerby for directions and arrived at a nearby station.
As soon as I got on the subway, I felt a little relieved.
First of all, one important hurdle has been overcome.
‘Let’s go quickly. hurry.’
I took out my phone to check the time, but the battery gauge turned red.
What bothered me was that there was 10 percent of charge remaining.
Because my cell phone was old, it used to turn off without warning.
How much time has passed?
The destination, Uijin University Hospital Station, was just around the corner.
Choi Ki-seok called Kim Tae-sik again.
When they said they could arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes, Kim Tae-sik responded that he would prepare for surgery.
“This station is Uijin University Hospital. It is Uijin University Hospital Station. If you want to get off…” The
announcement was as sweet as honey.
Choi Ki-seok got off the subway carrying an ice box.
However, as I was going up the stairs to the ground, I heard a scream.
“You’re a robber!”
“Someone here is hurt!”
“Catch that bastard!”
I turned my head toward the sound and saw a man lying on the floor.
The man was unconscious.
His shirt was cut in half as if he had been cut by a knife, and blood was pouring out. The people around him did not know what to do, and the man in the hat who appeared to be the suspect ran away in a hurry.
‘At a time like this…’
Choi Ki-seok bit his lip.
Anxious glances went back and forth between the icebox and the patient.
