Double pressure
During the Lunar New Year days, the image of Dr. Phan Thanh Khon (working at the Emergency Department, Can Tho Central General Hospital) diligently working with patients has become familiar. 3 years of dedication at the Department, Dr. Khon gradually adapted to the high intensity of work, especially on peak days such as the 2nd and 3rd days of Tet.
I feel very lucky to be given the opportunity to work and serve patients in the Mekong Delta. We always strictly adhere to the patient classification and treatment process. Critical cases, life-threatening cases will be prioritized first, followed by priority cases later" - Dr. Khon confided.
Besides professional work, during Tet days, nurse Le Van Hong Canh also plays a role in encouraging the spirit of patients and their families. More than anyone else, he understands the anxiety and panic of people when they have to be hospitalized right at the beginning of the new year.
Everyone wants to stay home for Tet to eat and play, so when they have to come here, people's psychology is almost very heavy. I always tell myself to be more patient, more calm, both working and reassuring them to feel secure and trust the hospital" - nurse Canh shared.
Talking to reporters, CKII doctor Mai Thanh Nghiem - Head of the Emergency Department - said that during the peak days of Tet, the number of patients flocking here often increases sharply. Therefore, the collective of doctors and nurses always encourage each other to do their best, highly focused.
The number of patients has doubled, even sometimes tripled compared to normal days. As pressure weighs heavily on the shoulders of the on-duty team, we are more and more not allowed to be negligent. Our highest goal is to give our all for patients" - Dr. Nghiem shared.
In general, cases admitted to emergency care at Can Tho Central General Hospital are mainly related to traffic accidents due to alcohol and beer, food poisoning and severe chronic diseases. However, compared to the previous year, it is encouraging that cases related to alcohol and beer have somewhat decreased due to the tightening of alcohol concentration testing.
Family is the rear
After completing the shift, Dr. Nghiem, Dr. Khon, nurse Canh and the team continued to inform the patient to the next on-duty force to update the situation.
Considering the disease at a basic level, Dr. Tran Duc Liet told us: "Yesterday, I took my wife and children out to play and spent time with my extended family, as a way to regenerate energy to focus on work. For me, being with patients during Tet is when I am closer to them, not only in terms of expertise but all words of encouragement at this time are the strength for them to overcome illness.
Doctor Liet added that for many consecutive years, he was on duty right on New Year's Eve and the 1st day of Tet. Fortunately, the family did not complain but encouraged and comforted him, so that he could better complete the assigned work.
Our conversation with Dr. Liet was interrupted when he had to receive a new case. Before leaving, Dr. Liet only had time to say a few words: "No matter how happy Tet is, it is not as good as the patient's health. For us, when patients need us, we are always there.
