The miracle you hope for (3)
Early morning.
Choi Ki-seok was practicing housework at his hideout.
Not long ago, I accomplished the feat of completing CABG surgery on my own. Afterwards, I am practicing for tetralogy of the arm surgery, which is one of my goals to reach the top.
Because it was a new surgery, the speed of surgery was slow.
It was not easy to watch the video and follow the steps step by step.
However, there was a calm smile on his lips as he performed the surgery.
Just being able to practice like this is a blessing in itself.
Click.
Blood flow to the ascending aorta of the bovine heart was blocked using hemostatic forceps. Then, the aorta, where it was assumed that the dissection had occurred, was cut open with a scalpel without hesitation.
The condition of the aortic lining and valves was visible at a glance.
Choi Ki-seok watched the video and began full-scale surgery.
The aorta was fixed with forceps with the left hand and sutured with the right hand.
Ssssssssuk.
The suturing was quick and clean.
There was no accidental bursting of blood vessels. Blood only flows when an incision is made in the necessary area.
‘As expected’
Choi Ki-seok was impressed by his own skills while suturing.
After successful CABG surgery, the passive ‘I’m left-handed’ changed to ‘I’m ambidextrous.’
Not only that, the surgical level has also risen one level.
From then on, both hands became as light as if they had wings.
When the CABG surgery was performed again after the skill level increased, the time was shortened by as much as 15 minutes.
Even though Choi Ki-seok stuttered, he calmly continued the surgery.
Bleep. Bleep.
While I was immersed in the housework for a while, my cell phone on the table was shaking.
It was time to go up to the ward.
I swallowed my regret, cleaned up after myself, and headed to the ward.
‘I wish time had passed faster…’
On the way to the ward, Choi Ki-seok looked down at his hands.
I wanted to have my own patient as soon as possible. And I wanted to treat patients with my own hands.
Choi Ki-seok scanned the ward and entered the conference room.
Ward work and meeting preparations were already over, but Nam Kang-jun was nowhere to be seen.
Is it because of what happened yesterday?
It is inevitable that Nam Kang-joon is avoiding him.
Ki-Seok Choi didn’t care and put the English textbook on the desk.
Drurr.
“Good morning.”
Song Myeong-jin smiled and said hello, and Choi Ki-seok stood up and bowed his head.
“Hello professor.”
“Are you studying English hard?”
“Professor, if you want to go to Meijo, you have to prepare in advance.”
Song Myeong-jin’s smile deepened at Choi Ki-seok’s bold answer.
“Professor. I have one question.”
“Tell me.”
“Do you have any tricks for pediatric heart surgery?”
Choi Ki-seok asked with shining eyes.
Lee Joo-hee’s tetralogy of death surgery, which was life-or-death, still haunts me.
I wanted to get advice from Song Myeong-jin before he left.
A master of heart surgery for both adults and children must have a special secret.
“It’s a trick…”
“….”
“There’s no particular trick. If I had to pick one thing, it would be helpful if you think of yourself as a machine.”
“is it so?”
Song Myeong-jin paused before continuing.
“Did you see the child’s heart while standing as an assistant? What did you think when you looked at the child’s heart?”
“I felt so small and fragile.”
The child’s undeveloped heart was the size of an egg, and its blood vessels were as thin and thin as a pencil lead.
Even though I gained confidence with my new abilities, I still feel scared when I see a pediatric cardiologist.
“That’s right. Because the heart is small, it requires precise and meticulous surgery. That’s why I told you to think of yourself as a machine.”
“As expected, the professor is great.”
Choi Ki-seok continued speaking.
“Honestly, when a problem arose during Professor Jang’s surgery, I thought of you a lot. I thought Professor Song would have done something to save the patient.”
“….”
“I want to become a doctor that others can rely on, like Professor Song.”
“Hehe. I’ve been embarrassed since morning.”
Song Myeong-jin rubbed the back of his neck as if he was embarrassed.
“I’m going to read the paper, so Teacher Choi, study English hard.”
“yes!”
The priests sat side by side, each engrossed in their studies.
The moment of separation was approaching little by little.
* * *
Lung cancer surgery has just been completed.
The staff left the rosette with relieved expressions.
“Send him to the intensive care unit and come to the cafe on the first floor.”
Han Min-woo, a third-year student, placed his hand on Choi Ki-seok’s shoulder.
“I’m sorry, but I have some business to attend to so I can’t go.”
“Something to do? I just need to go to the bathroom and come back soon.”
The other staff members shook their heads at Han Min-woo’s dull joke.
Only Choi Ki-seok, the youngest, smiles awkwardly.
“I don’t know what’s going on, but if you can, get some rest. You’ve had two surgeries in a row.”
“it’s okay.”
Thanks to the effect of the patient’s wishes, Choi Ki-seok was able to handle the murderous schedule without any problems.
Yesterday, I studied English until dawn, woke up early to write my thesis and practice at home, and even though I had a 3-hour surgery in a row, my current physical strength is 6.
Even this stamina of 6 is the highest among the staff members who operated with him.
“I don’t think you’re really human.”
Han Minwoo clicked his tongue.
Unlike other interns he had experienced so far, Ki-Seok Choi was able to assist in surgery perfectly.
The view was clear and there was no disruption of posture.
“Excuse me, let me go first.”
Choi Ki-seok bowed and then moved the patient to the intensive care unit. And immediately ran to the vice hospital director’s office.
We have already finished talking with
Kim Ji-hee and A.P Entertainment.
If only Uijin University Hospital allows this, everything will be fine.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
When I knocked, I heard a voice telling me to come in.
When I entered the room, Vice Hospital Director Lim Byeong-cheol was sitting at the desk and going through the approval documents.
“hello.”
“Uh. Are you here? Sit there.”
At Lim Byeong-cheol’s gesture, Choi Ki-seok sat down on the sofa, and Lim Byeong-cheol quickly sat across from him.
“I’m sorry you must be busy. I don’t know if I wasted the vice hospital director’s time for no reason.”
“Why do you say that?”
Lim Byeong-cheol clasped his hands and continued.
“By the way, how did that happen?”
“I’m still here to tell you that story. A.P
Entertainment says they’ll be happy to proceed.”
“Good. Very good.”
“Then can we proceed with the concert like this?”
Choi Ki-seok asked cautiously.
While thinking about how to help Lee Joo-hee’s mother and daughter, a charity concert came to mind.
Since he had formed a relationship with A.P Entertainment while
saving Kang Eun-ha, he thought it would be a good idea to make good use of it.
A.P
Entertainment sent an approval sign one day after contacting us.
Now, if the hospital allows performances, a small space will be created in front of the hospital and a charity concert will be held.
The financial burden on Lee Joo-hee’s mother and daughter will also be somewhat reduced.
“Cancer. Of course.”
Lim Byeong-cheol laughed.
If he promotes a charity concert and successfully completes it, his status will skyrocket.
It could be a kind of bridgehead for the next hospital director.
In other words, we are now in a position where we must plant the seed that Choi Ki-seok gave us.
“You are so amazing. I don’t know how you bring up this issue every time I see you.”
“I don’t know either.”
“I will bring up the concert at the general meeting this afternoon. There is no reason for others to object, so just know that it will happen soon.”
“thank you.”
“That’s what I want to say.”
The two were chatting amicably when suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Eventually, the person who came inside was none other than the hospital director, Yang-gi Cho.
The atmosphere in the room became heavy at his surprise appearance.
“hello.”
“What are you doing without talking?”
Choi Ki-seok and Lim Byeong-cheol looked at Jo Yang-gi and said something.
“I stopped by on the way to have a chat with the chairman.”
Yang Ki Jo naturally sat down on the sofa, creating a triangle composition of the three people.
“…Was Choi Ki-seok an intern?”
Jo Yang narrowed her eyes at Choi Ki-seok.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“It’s a big deal that an intern is looking for all the vice hospital directors.”
“Hospital director, you shouldn’t ignore this guy just because he’s an intern. His track record is very scary. Plus, he also brought Mr. Park to me today.”
“Mr. Park?”
“I’ll tell you in advance since you’re here.”
Lim Byeong-cheol told Jo Yang-gi step by step what Choi Ki-seok had planned. While listening to the story, Jo Yang-ki’s expression did not change even as much as his fingernails.
Choi Ki-seok looked into Jo Yang-ki’s political power just in case.
His political power is
the same as 7. Jo Ji-hwan.
Should I call that older brother that younger brother or should I say that bloodlines cannot be faked?
On the other hand, Vice Hospital Director Lim Byeong-cheol’s political power is 5.5.
“What do you think? Isn’t this a good event that can help children and improve the hospital’s image?”
There was no reply to Lim Byeong-cheol’s words.
He just strokes his goat-like beard.
“Hospital director?”
“I am against it.”
After a pause, Jo Yang-ki continued speaking.
“Our hospital already does a lot of charity work. I wonder if there is a need to hold a concert in front of the hospital. Do you think the patients and other people will go crazy?”
“Wouldn’t it be okay to announce that in advance?”
“….”
“Although you described it as crazy, I think it can be seen as a festive atmosphere. Moreover, this is the first time that a hospital has collaborated with an entertainment agency to hold a charity concert. Let’s not miss this opportunity. What do you mean?”
Lim Byeong-cheol spoke faster.
To be honest, I was embarrassed by Jo Yang-ki’s opposition.
If you’re in your right mind, there’s no way you can throw away a stone that rolls around like this…
I wonder if they’re keeping it in check.
“When you say entertainment agency, don’t you mean something like idols?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“If children come out naked and dance, it will only ruin the image of the hospital. If we’re going to do this, let’s hold a proper concert.”
“So you are against charity concerts?”
Lim Byeong-cheol asked directly, and Jo Yang-gi nodded slightly.
The atmosphere became cold due to the clash of opinions between the two people.
Choi Ki-seok could not bear to join in the conversation.
For now, I can only trust the capabilities of the deputy hospital director.
“Teacher Choi, go out first.”
“All right.”
I bowed my head and left the room.
The deputy hospital director’s rapid-fire speaking voice was heard from beyond the door.
* * *
That evening.
Choi Ki-seok was trudging outside the hospital.
The signs lined up on the street sprinkled bright light, but his heart was as dark as the night sky.
“This matter has been canceled. “The hospital director and his close associates were all against it, so the country had no choice.”
Lim Byeong-cheol reported the sad news 30 minutes ago.
The plan he had put together to help Lee Joo-hee’s mother and daughter was in vain.
Why are they opposing the idea of doing a good thing? What do you mean? I
was so irritated that I kicked a beer can in a remote place with all my might. Of course, it didn’t make me feel better.
Choi Ki-seok took a deep breath and composed himself.
Hating the hospital director will come later.
He was helping mother and daughter Lee Joo-hee, who are scheduled to be discharged next week. That’s the top priority.
On the way back to the hospital, a taxi stopped in front of the hospital.
“Ahhh.”
A man got out of the taxi, clutching his chest.
Despite the cool weather, the man’s face was covered in sweat.
“Are you okay? ?”
Choi Ki-seok used the Eye of Hippocrates as he approached the man.
Stamina: 3/10
Main symptom: Chest pain / difficulty breathing
Painful area: Pericardium
Diagnosis: Hemothorax
Current status: Emergency Progress
: Poor
History: Pneumothorax
The man’s condition The moment he confirmed it, a shiver ran down his spine.
Choi Ki-seok helped the man and hurried to the emergency room.
