activa-t Chapter 334 Medical Exchange Meeting 3
Chapter 334 Medical Exchange Meeting 3
Just then, a unique voice reached Ying Wuyou's ears. To her utter surprise, someone was actually discussing research on childbirth! In this era bound by feudal ethics, many women had to rely solely on their own strength during childbirth, at most seeking assistance from so-called "midwives." However, these midwives often acted based solely on their limited experience from having given birth to many children or witnessing numerous women give birth. Due to a lack of scientific knowledge and standardized procedures, many newborns were weak and frail after birth, largely due to the lack of attention to hygiene during delivery.
Ying Wuyou listened intently to the doctor's explanation. Although she felt that this person might lack practical experience in childbirth, his forward-thinking approach and courage to put it into practice were enough to earn her sincere admiration.
After all, in such a closed and conservative social environment, daring to challenge traditional ideas and pay attention to the health of mothers and newborns is a rare and valuable quality. Ying Wuyou silently remembered the doctor's name in her heart—Wei Chang.
The day ended before we knew it amidst everyone's enthusiastic discussions. Doctors from all over the country, as well as the Imperial Physician and other professionals, showcased their medical insights and experiences at the exchange meeting, and everyone gained something, more or less.
The next day, many medical professionals skilled in practical techniques appeared at the meeting. Li Qingfeng seized the opportunity to explain in detail the CPR and artificial respiration methods that Ying Wuyou had previously mentioned. However, as soon as he finished speaking, an uproar erupted in the room. Many medical professionals showed astonishment and dissatisfaction, and some even bluntly criticized the method as an insult to scholarship.
Seeing the strong reaction from the crowd, Ying Wuyou stepped forward without hesitation. With a calm and composed expression, she said loudly, "Please don't be hasty, everyone. These two methods may seem somewhat unseemly to laymen, but they are truly wonderful remedies that can save lives!"
After hearing her words, although some doubts remained, the atmosphere quieted down slightly. Just then, Li Yifeng, who had been silent, slowly spoke: “What the princess says is very true. Last year, I saw a woman lying on the bank of a small river outside Xianyang City. Her pulse was extremely weak; she was on the verge of death. I didn't have time to think much; my only thought was to save her. In my haste, I called my youngest daughter and asked her to administer first aid. My daughter followed my instructions and pressed on the woman's chest repeatedly. Before long, the woman finally vomited the water from her stomach, gradually regained consciousness, and ultimately survived.”
Hearing what Li Yifeng said, everyone sighed. Li Yifeng continued, "After some questioning, I learned that the woman was actually pregnant at the time! If she hadn't been rescued in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable! It would have resulted in the tragic loss of both mother and child."
After hearing Li Yifeng's account, everyone gasped in shock and began to seriously re-examine this so-called CPR method. Just then, an elderly, white-haired, and venerable physician stepped out from the crowd. He slowly stroked his long beard and said thoughtfully, "Even if this CPR method is indeed effective, there has always been the traditional constraint of propriety between men and women, prohibiting physical contact. You were fortunate enough to have your daughter by your side to help. But what if, in other circumstances, you didn't have your daughter with you? What then?"
Li Yifeng froze on the spot, his mouth slightly open, but he couldn't utter a single word. Just then, Ying Wuyou, who was standing to the side, slowly spoke up: "You are all physicians who practice medicine and bring the dead back to life. From ancient times to the present, we physicians have always regarded saving lives and healing the wounded as our inescapable responsibility and mission. Moreover, I once heard a profound saying—'In the eyes of a physician, patients are not distinguished by gender.' As physicians, you should have compassion and benevolence in your hearts. There is clearly an effective treatment method available. Just because the other party is a woman, are you going to be so cold-blooded and heartless as to watch her die before our eyes?"
Ying Wuyou's voice wasn't loud or impassioned, but her calm and firm words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer. The many doctors present blushed, overwhelmed with shame, and involuntarily lowered their once proud heads. Indeed, having chosen the path of medicine to become healers and save lives, how could they disregard a patient's life or death simply because of their gender?
Immediately afterward, Ying Wuyou didn't stop speaking, but continued to elaborate: "Furthermore, if these two treatment methods could be widely disseminated, allowing everyone to know and master their secrets, then in the future, if similar situations arise, women could help each other, and men could also assist one another. Wouldn't this greatly increase the probability of successful rescue?"
Ying Wuyou's words stirred up a storm, prompting whispers and lively discussions among the crowd. Many young doctors, in particular, fell into deep thought, carefully considering the practical feasibility of this new approach and its potential impact.
Just as the discussion about CPR and artificial respiration was fading, the atmosphere paused briefly, only to be quickly replaced by a new surge of enthusiasm. One by one, the others took to the stage to share their experiences and challenges in their medical careers.
Some of the attendees, seeking advice on intractable diseases that had baffled them for years, chose this opportunity to come forward and humbly ask for solutions. On the stage stood a middle-aged doctor in a blue robe. He first bowed to the audience, then smiled and began, “My name is Liu Bo’en. Not long ago, I treated a patient suffering from a strange illness. His abdomen was swollen like a large drum, his complexion was a sickly sallow, and his limbs were weak and listless. My initial diagnosis suggested liver qi stagnation. Therefore, I prescribed some medicine to soothe the liver and regulate qi. However, these medications did not produce significant results. Therefore, I earnestly request that you, my colleagues, offer your guidance and insights to see if there are any other more effective treatment methods.”