Chapter 59: Template, that was me when I was young

Ji Xiang almost burrowed into the B-ultrasound Machine.

The Anesthesia doctor's small floral cap was already soaked, and sweat could be seen flowing down along the cap with the naked eye.

He kept his head lowered, not daring to say even a single word to help the Circulating Nurse, desperately bowing his head to record what Ji Xiang had just said.

The Circulating Nurse turned around immediately, but forgot to open the operating room door, slamming headfirst into it.

A loud "Thud!" sound.

"Are you waiting for a rabbit to hit the tree?"

That damn Muscle Memory flared up again, and Ji Xiang mocked coldly.

"..."

Ji Xiang was dumbfounded; what a damn idiotic skill!

Ignoring the dizziness, the Circulating Nurse ran out quickly.

Soon, she brought back the equipment Ji Xiang needed.

"Through the subxiphoid approach to examine the Inferior Vena Cava, a large amount of hyperechoic material can be seen floating past in the Inferior Vena Cava under ultrasound.

The diameter of the Inferior Vena Cava is measured at approximately 1.8cm, with an Inferior Vena Cava collapsibility index of <50%. Through the subxiphoid cardiac ultrasound examination, a large amount of hyperechoic material can be seen entering the right atrium from the Inferior Vena Cava and entering the right ventricle; at this time, the Patient is considered to have an Air Embolism."

Ji Xiang said coldly while performing the examination with the Cardiac Low-frequency Probe.

He felt fortunate in his heart.

It was lucky the Circulating Nurse had brought the correct equipment he needed, otherwise, he didn't know what kind of outrageous remarks "he" would have spouted under the influence of Muscle Memory.

It was even possible he might have scolded the Circulating Nurse until she died of shame.

However, that "damn" skill didn't make things particularly difficult for Ji Xiang; its goal was just to carry out the Emergency Rescue more smoothly, and it stopped after that one scolding.

The B-ultrasound Probe moved back and forth near the Patient's heart and superior vena cava, and the operating room finally quieted down.

No one dared to question him.

Especially after the Patient's blood pressure and oxygen saturation slowly recovered over time, everyone including Wu Zong, the Anesthesia doctor, the Circulating Nurse, and the two Standardized Training Students breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they couldn't understand Ji Xiang's operation, the facts proved it was effective.

Time continued to pass, and the gas in the Inferior Vena Cava was visibly reduced under ultrasound.

Ji Xiang gave two medical orders; after treatment, the Patient's oxygen saturation rose to 94%–100%, blood pressure rose to 100/80mmHg, and heart rate was at 90–100 beats/min.

"Wake them up." Ji Xiang hung up the B-ultrasound Probe and casually grabbed a handful of toilet paper to throw onto the Patient.

Afterwards, Ji Xiang turned and left.

"Should the Patient be sent to the ICU?" Wu Zong asked.

"If you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, be careful when performing drainage, instead of increasing the economic burden on the Patient for no reason."

Ji Xiang really wanted to smash his head against the operating room door.

Damn it all!

Unlike performing a Circumcision, the Muscle Memory brought by the skill was clearly sharp-tongued during an Emergency Rescue, with all sorts of mocking words pouring out endlessly.

Ji Xiang sighed and walked out of the operating room.

Not until he left did the frozen air of the operating room slowly thaw.

"So cool!" Liu Yunqing's eyes were bright and shining as she whispered.

Ji Xiang changed his clothes and went downstairs to his bicycle.

He greeted the figure in the darkness, but didn't ride home immediately, instead sitting by the bicycle, feeling slightly distressed.

The "Superior Doctor's Gaze"—this skill is indeed useful, but damn, it's also too idiotic!

Standing in the operating room and scolding whoever he caught—is that really okay?

This is digging one's own grave!

Ji Xiang shouted in his heart.

He didn't even pay attention to the sound of the System Task being completed; the awkward feeling from just a moment ago lingered over his whole body, making Ji Xiang want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Holding his breath and focusing his mind, he entered the System Operating Room.

Entering the System Operating Room was becoming faster and more convenient; unlike the beginning when he had to lie on a bed to enter, now Ji Xiang could enter with just a few seconds of concentration.

"Teacher." Ji Xiang said with a mournful face.

"What is it?" The System NPC looked at Ji Xiang in surprise. "Did the rescue not go well? That shouldn't be. The symptoms weren't severe, and the rescue... was very simple."

As he spoke, the System NPC turned around, intending to enter the operating room.

His movements were agile, and his waist was a little straighter.

"No, the rescue was successful, the Patient is already out of danger and can return to the general ward." Ji Xiang hurriedly pulled him back and said, "But Teacher, it was so awkward when I used the 'Superior Doctor's Gaze' skill."

"Oh, is that so?" The System NPC smiled faintly.

"I'm still a Standardized Training Student; if I keep courting death like this, there's no way I can successfully finish my Standardized Residency Training." Ji Xiang squatted directly on the floor of the System Operating Room, holding his head in his hands, almost wailing.

"Then use it less." The System NPC said indifferently.

"But Wu Zong's rescue wasn't right, and the medication given was wrong; it's obvious he didn't know where the mistake was." Ji Xiang said sheepishly. "Teacher, whose template is this skill? Can I change to another one?"

The System NPC looked deeply at Ji Xiang.

After a full five seconds, the System NPC said, "It's me."

"..."

The ATP High-energy Phosphate Bonds in Ji Xiang's body broke rapidly, providing a large amount of energy. A series of biological reactions proceeded rapidly, and his thinking became countless times clearer.

What he had just said was the real act of digging his own grave!

"I was young and full of vigor back then, and the rescues were urgent; that's just how I was." The System NPC spread his hands helplessly. "It's a rescue, after all; scolding people is normal. If you don't scold them, some doctors and nurses completely fail to grasp the situation and don't realize what their sluggish movements are delaying."

"......"

Ji Xiang remained speechless.

"But back then I... was in a different situation than you are now. Given your environment, frequently using this skill is indeed problematic," the System NPC smiled understandingly. "But it doesn't matter, after all, the rescue was successful. As long as they are a proper Doctor, no one will care about your attitude at that time."

"Not all doctors are proper doctors," Ji Xiang still held his head in his hands, not daring to even look at the System NPC.

"You aren't afraid, though," the System NPC said. "According to the system data, if there is a problem, your family can resolve it; these are all just details."

"!!!"

Ji Xiang squatted for a full ten minutes, as if he were passing a stone.

He hadn't expected the system to even take his family background into account.

"Get up, I will teach you Soft Endoscope Lithotripsy and Stone Extraction," the System NPC said.

Ji Xiang scratched his chin, then scratched his head; that sense of embarrassment still lingered around him like the tide.

The System NPC did not urge him, only smiled, watching the squatting Ji Xiang gently.

"Teacher, there are still some details you haven't explained," Ji Xiang stood up after a long while, trying hard to smooth over his embarrassment.

"I'll explain as we do it," the System NPC said. "Although it is rare, you still need to master it."

"When unexplained circulatory failure occurs during surgery, you can immediately initiate the SESAME Protocol for cardiac arrest ultrasound diagnosis to find the cause, quickly completing an examination of the Patient's lungs, veins, abdomen, and heart."

"Ultrasound signs of Pulmonary Embolism include: significant enlargement of the right heart, reduced amplitude of right ventricular wall motion, dilation of the pulmonary artery, dilation of the Inferior Vena Cava accompanied by a decrease in the inspiratory collapse rate, increased velocity of Tricuspid Valve regurgitation, abnormal motion of the interventricular septum, and minor changes in the pulmonary artery blood flow spectrum, etc."

"I will explain the specific Ultrasound details to you in detail when you rotate to the Auxiliary departments; for now, I am going to teach you Stone Crushing and Extraction Surgery under the Endoscope."

"This type of surgical procedure has both pros and cons; in fact, all surgeries are the same, so a Doctor must speak dialectically."

Ji Xiang had not expected it to be like this.

He had only come in wanting to know who that idiot skill was copied from, but he hadn't expected to be grabbed by the System NPC to study.

Forget it, might as well learn it. Although he hadn't gone home yet, at worst he would have some Basic Endurance left.

It was just that the idiot skill he had been bad-mouthing earlier was actually the state of the System NPC when he was young...

Teacher is mighty!

Teacher is domineering!!

Ji Xiang's perspective shifted instantly.

But he refused to use it again.

He had just scolded Wu Zong, the Circulating Nurse, and the Anesthesia Doctor like dogs; he didn't know if he would have trouble when he came to the operating room again.

"Focus," the System NPC reminded him, seeing that Ji Xiang was somewhat distracted.

"Alright, Teacher," Ji Xiang concentrated.

Although he could use Experience Points to raise Laser Lithotripsy to Level 7, it couldn't compare to the System NPC.

Ji Xiang still lacked a lot of practical experience and methods for handling unexpected situations.

These were all being filled in for Ji Xiang by the System NPC.

Time passed in a hurry, and when only 1 point of Basic Endurance Value remained, Ji Xiang explained the situation to the System NPC and prepared to leave the System Space.

(End of this chapter)