In August 2020, in response to the country’s call for East-West poverty alleviation cooperation and counterpart medical assistance, I reluctantly said goodbye to my elderly parents and petite wife and children, and came to the "Beautiful Source of Three Rivers and the Top of a Towering Mountain" with an average altitude of over
4,500 meters away from Chengduo County, Yushu Prefecture, Qinghai Province, he served as the deputy director of the County People's Hospital and the leader of the medical aid team, and carried out a one-year poverty alleviation cooperation and counterpart medical support work.
Chengduo County is located in the core hinterland of the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It has a vast area and sparsely populated areas, high temperatures, hypoxia and high radiation. The natural environment is very harsh, the economic and social development is relatively backward, and the working conditions are extremely difficult. It is among the most difficult areas in the country's fight against poverty.
Category six areas.
I always keep in mind the political entrustment of the party and the mission of aiding the Youth League. I turn "no lack of spirit without oxygen, no fear of hardship, and higher realm at high altitude" into the passionate motivation for work. I overcome many difficulties, take root on the snowy plateau, and work with local medical staff.
The personnel fought side by side, shed their youthful sweat, and composed a heroic song to protect life and health. They were affectionately called the "Beijing Mamba" by the local people.
On the first night after arriving in Chengduo County, one of our team members suffered from severe altitude sickness and difficulty breathing. I gave him medicine and oxygen, and took care of him until late at night. His condition gradually improved.
I was about to take a break when the phone suddenly rang: "Mr. Wu, you are a critical care physician. A pregnant woman became unconscious during delivery and her life is in danger. Come and rescue the patient." I didn't have time to think too much, and regardless of
I got altitude sickness for the first time, so I immediately put on my clothes and rushed to the hospital.
After arriving, I learned that this was a high-risk mother. Because her family did not send her to the hospital in time, the fetus had no vital signs. The mother was confused, had no blood pressure, and had no blood oxygen display... With many years of clinical experience, I judged that the mother was in shock!
I calmly directed everyone to rescue the patient together, use a mask to inhale oxygen, prepare endotracheal intubation equipment, quickly replenish fluids, and use epinephrine... Through a series of timely symptomatic operations, the maternal vital signs gradually improved and stabilized.
However, due to the fetus being unable to be delivered and the limited medical conditions here, in order to ensure the safety of the mother, everyone decided to take advantage of the fact that the mother's vital signs were stable and transfer her to the state hospital for further diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. This rescue created a great opportunity for the patient's transfer.
Very favorable conditions.
I have always been concerned about the patient's safety, constantly reminding the transport doctor of some details and precautions, and leaving his phone number with him. If the condition changes, I will provide telemedicine support at any time!
The rescue of a woman in shock not only saved her from danger, but also effectively exercised the collaborative rescue capabilities of medical staff, greatly improving the hospital's ability to rescue critically ill patients.
Due to poor medical conditions, there are very few hospitalized patients here. Many people go to the state or the city for hospitalization. On the second day of work, I admitted a hospitalized patient with cholecystitis and gallbladder stones. I treat the patient with sincerity and repeatedly visit him.
He checked the changes in the patient's condition at the bedside and inquired about the patient's welfare. He was recognized and thanked by the patient and his family. Every time he saw me, he affectionately called me "Beijing Mamba"!
I know that the patients here are not financially well-off, so I try to ask each patient in detail about their medical history, conduct a careful physical examination, and do as few examinations as possible, so as to save costs and make a clear diagnosis as much as possible!
In the following days, we diagnosed and treated two patients with hepatic echinococcosis and severe malnutrition, a premature infant with a gestation age of 29 weeks and a weight of 1240g, and a scalded infant less than 1 year old who was treated with tea.
The neck and right shoulder were burned, and the infection was complicated by high fever, which was extremely painful. After careful treatment, the child's condition gradually improved, his body temperature gradually returned to normal, and he was discharged from the hospital after a week!
After a while, many people knew that medical experts from Beijing had come and sought medical treatment from me through various channels.
I remember one Sunday, I got up at seven o'clock as usual. Due to altitude sickness, I didn't sleep well. I had high blood pressure, headache, and palpitation. I had just eaten breakfast and wanted to take a rest, when there was a knock on the door: "Doctor Wu,
"There are patients who come to see you." I thought: "During the break, critically ill people usually come to see me. Why did someone come to see a doctor at home today?" In any case, it is right for people in Tibetan areas to come to their homes for medical consultation.
The trust of our Beijing medical team must be treated well and we must not let them down!
It turned out that the patient was an elderly male, Tibetan, 74 years old, who developed hematuria in the morning. After detailed consultation and physical examination, I considered that the patient was most likely to have a bladder tumor, and recommended that the patient go to the hospital for routine urinalysis and urinary tract ultrasound examination. Very soon.
The test results are coming soon, and it is diagnosed as bladder tumor!
My family came to me with a report sheet, praised my superb medical skills, expressed their gratitude for my selfless help, and affectionately called me the "Beijing Mamba" on the snowy plateau!
"Treating a person makes a happy family and a harmonious county." I can't remember how many times I have treated critically ill patients like this in a year. Every successful treatment not only saves one person, but also saves one person.
The patient even saved a family, which effectively curbed the phenomenon of "poverty due to illness and return to poverty due to illness", and drove away every "stumbling block" on the road to poverty alleviation, which provided a great opportunity for farmers and herdsmen.
The masses hold up "health umbrellas".
Every time I treat a patient, I am able to remain calm, handle it appropriately, deliver precise treatment, and achieve good results.