Chapter 226 Using one's knowledge and skills to benefit more people
Next, stop the bleeding from the external injury.
Gu Baobao immediately took off her wool sweater, revealing a close-fitting white cotton shirt underneath, which caused a slight commotion in the audience.
But when she turned around, with her back to everyone, and invited another student to the stage, drawing symbolic wounds and veins on her back with red and blue chalk, everyone understood her intention.
"Direct compression is the most effective first-line method. But where is the compression point? How can we use all available materials to apply pressure? In the absence of a tourniquet, how can we use limb position and a simple wrench to stop the bleeding?"
As she explained, she had the students on stage practice positioning and simulated bandaging on her back, which was incredibly intuitive and impressive.
She did not shy away from the limitations of this era.
"I know that many of our grassroots units, and even field troops, have limited sanitary conditions and a shortage of equipment and medicines."
Therefore, all the methods we discuss today are based on one premise: using the simplest and most readily available materials to achieve the most effective temporary treatment.
A clean piece of cloth, a rope, or even a relatively straight stick can all become a lifesaver.
These words resonated deeply with many trainees from grassroots military units or rural health clinics. Their eyes lit up as they listened, and they took notes even faster.
Gu Baobao then steered the conversation to a deeper level.
She began to combine her experience in traditional Chinese medicine to explain the auxiliary role of certain acupoints in relieving acute pain, stabilizing injuries, and even buying time for subsequent treatment.
She drew a simplified diagram of the human body's meridians and acupoints on the blackboard, pointing out several key points.
"For example, the Hegu acupoint, located on the Large Intestine Meridian, can be relieved by appropriate strong stimulation, thus buying time for the transfer of the wounded or for waiting for rescue."
For example, the Neiguan acupoint has a certain auxiliary effect in relieving palpitations and fainting...
She skillfully combined modern emergency rescue techniques with traditional Chinese medicine experience, demonstrating innovative thinking that was both insightful and substantial, rather than mere empty talk.
The senior experts in the audience initially approached the discussion with a critical and even nitpicking attitude, but as they listened, their expressions gradually became focused, and then they revealed their thoughts and surprise.
Some of the things Gu Baobao said were vaguely familiar to them, but they had never extracted them so systematically and clearly before;
Some of these ideas are entirely novel, but upon closer examination, they conform to basic medical principles and have high practical value, especially under conditions of limited resources.
She doesn't simply restate existing knowledge, but rather integrates, refines, and innovates it.
This insightful understanding and solid foundation beyond his years forced even these well-informed veteran experts to nod in approval.
Time flew by as I listened attentively and took notes.
Gu Baobao's voice remained clear and steady throughout, her blackboard writing was clear and organized, and her examples were vivid and apt.
She frequently posed questions to guide thinking, creating a serious yet lively classroom atmosphere.
An hour and a half seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.
When Gu Baobao finished explaining the last key point, put down the chalk, and turned to face everyone, the classroom remained silent. Everyone was still immersed in the knowledge she had just gained and felt a sense of satisfaction.
"Due to time constraints, our discussion will end here today."
Gu Baobao smiled as she spoke, fine beads of sweat on her forehead, but her eyes were bright.
"The key to first aid knowledge lies in understanding and mastering it. I hope that what I have shared today can provide you with more options and greater confidence at some critical moment in the future."
She bowed slightly:
Thank you everyone.
After a brief silence, thunderous applause suddenly erupted, almost lifting the roof off!
The students clapped enthusiastically, their faces flushed with excitement;
The experts were somewhat reserved, but the applause was just as strong and lasting.
People sitting on small stools in the aisle also stood up and clapped their hands vigorously.
This applause is a sign of respect for knowledge, gratitude for sharing, and heartfelt recognition and admiration for the young woman on the stage.
Amid the applause, Gu Baobao breathed a sigh of relief and picked up the military coat draped over the back of the chair and put it on.
Lu Zhanming had already walked over from the back row, taken the small cloth bag from her hand, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear:
"Well said."
Gu Baobao smiled at him, a hint of relief in her eyes.
The applause gradually subsided, but the crowd did not disperse immediately.
Many students, and even some young teachers, gathered around with their notebooks, wanting to ask questions and seek further clarification on the details.
Gu Baobao patiently answered each question, speaking slowly and clearly.
The senior experts also came over. The one in the lead, an elderly man with gray hair and thick glasses, looked at Gu Baobao, a very faint smile appearing on his serious face:
"Comrade Gu Baobao, I learned a lot from today's lesson. In particular, your approach of combining modern first aid principles with traditional experience was very inspiring. I hope we can exchange ideas more often in the future."
"Mr. Xu, you are too kind. I should learn more from you and all the seniors."
Gu Baobao's attitude was respectful and sincere.
She recognized him; he was a highly respected senior surgeon at the General Hospital of the Military Region and one of the members of the previous symposium.
After dealing with several more groups of enthusiastic students, Gu Baobao, escorted by Lu Zhanming, finally left the still noisy and excited classroom.
The morning sun on a winter morning is cool and bright, shining on the clean cement ground in front of the teaching building.
Stepping out of the teaching building, away from those ardent gazes and applause, Gu Baobao finally relaxed, noticing that her shirt was damp with sweat on the back.
Are you tired?
Lu Zhanming looked at her slightly flushed cheeks.
"fine."
Gu Baobao shook her head, her eyes sparkling.
"It's just...it feels quite different."
Standing on the podium, sharing knowledge that might save lives, and seeing so many people below taking notes attentively and gaining insight...
The sense of satisfaction and responsibility she felt was different from successfully saving a patient on the operating table, but it was equally fulfilling, making her feel that her skills had a broader meaning.
"Will you come often in the future?"
Lu Zhanming asked.
"Um."
Gu Baobao nodded.
"Once everyone in my family has recovered and all the urgent matters at hand have been settled, I want to systematically organize some things."
"It's not just about emergency care, but also about simple diagnosis and treatment of common diseases, and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment plans suitable for grassroots promotion..."
Her thoughts had already wandered to faraway places, contemplating how she could use her knowledge and skills to benefit more people.
Lu Zhanming looked at the light shining in her eyes, the light of a doctor's benevolence and ideals.
He held her hand tightly:
"Okay. I'll go with you."
The two walked towards the parking area.
Inside the teaching building, the faint sounds of heated discussions about the class that had just taken place could still be heard.
From this day forward, Gu Baobao's name and her class are destined to create new waves in the military medical college and even further afield.
And all of this is just the beginning.
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