Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 485

Episode 485: Breast Cancer [3]

Just because I'm a prosecutor doesn't mean I'm doing anything terrible.

It's not the Middle Ages anymore, is it?

There were still many people who could not escape from the old teachings, even in science… … .

Didn't the power of religion, which had dominated Europe for a thousand years, weaken with the Black Death, which killed tens of millions in just a few years in the 14th century?

It was also the catalyst for the Renaissance to blossom in the first place.

This was possible because, unlike the population decline that South Korea is facing in the 21st century, the population decline occurred without the population structure itself being destroyed.

'You said the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 was no joke, right?'

As I cut around my wife's tumor, I thought back to what I had heard before.

It was said that the disaster occurred on November 1st, All Saints' Day.

On the day of the celebrations in honor of All Saints, a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the city, killing over 50,000 people and destroying 85% of Lisbon's buildings.

Isn't this a major event that would make people cry out, "Where on earth is God?"

Because of this, in Europe, contemporary philosophers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Goethe vied to express their skepticism about the Lord who was 'omnipotent and infinitely good, but still did not prevent a great earthquake that killed everyone.'

It may be a bit strange to say that it was thanks to that, but anyway, Europe as a whole became dominated by the Enlightenment.

“Okay… I’m going to draw some blood. Let’s see how this blood reacts with the patient’s blood.”

“Brother Blundell. You only do surgery.”

“Oh, I see. I didn’t even know you were giving me a blood transfusion.”

Britain was no exception.

It was frustratingly slow for me, but it was clear that people were open-minded and willing to accept new knowledge.

Considering that before then, anything new or different from the old teachings was unconditionally rejected and even branded as heresy and tried to be killed, this is a remarkable feat.

At first, I lamented, “Why the 19th century?”

If it were before, even this wouldn't have been possible, that's what I'm saying.

“Okay, you and you. Hmm… who’s younger?”

“I am younger.”

“Okay, then you first.”

"thank you!"

As the surgery progressed, I suddenly realized that I had a sacrifice, or rather, a blood bag, or what should I call it?

So, the blood donor volunteers have been selected.

At first glance, he had a young face that made you think he was in his early to mid-teens.

Even by 21st century standards, there would be no such thing as child abuse in the world… … .

In the 19th century, by the time you were in your early to mid-teens, you were already a respected member of society.

Besides, this guy is Jewish.

'Poor guys.'

Living in South Korea, it is nearly impossible to fully experience the pain of the diaspora.

Of course, there must have been a similar feeling during the Japanese colonial period… … .

Even at that time, shouldn't we view the Korean Peninsula as the land of the Korean people?

In contrast, Jews do not have their own land.

He is an eternal stranger.

“Phew…….”

"Don't worry too much. You're now part of the Peaceful Organization. No one can discriminate against you."

"thank you."

Although we have lived in that land for generations, we are still foreigners.

why?

Because our religions are different.

Because their customs are different.

In some ways, you could say it's a great thing.

Living in a foreign land for nearly two thousand years, they kept their own teachings.

Even though they suffered countless discrimination and persecution because of their teachings.

"Thanks to you, we've secured a very safe supply of blood. Is that a good thing?"

It is also strange to write about their persecution in the past tense.

Of course, they don't just kill people like they did during the Black Death, saying, "The Jews poisoned the well!"

However, it is difficult to rise to public office, and even if you do rise to the position, it is almost impossible to achieve success.

It is true that as capitalism gradually spreads, the power of Jews, who have lived as urban citizens for a thousand years, is growing stronger, but conversely, they are also being attacked more.

In fact, it is not difficult to find Jews who become victims of hate crimes.

That's why you're desperately trying to get my cooperation.

At least within London you will have my protection.

Actually, I am also a minority, so I could be persecuted at any time… … .

There is also a calculation that if I establish a connection with Jews like this, it will be quite advantageous for Asians to work in Europe or the United States after me.

'True patriot Kim Tae-pyeong… … .'

Seriously, I only think about the future of humanity and the Republic of Korea, really.

“Phew. My blood pressure is rising.”

Now that the surgery is almost over, the blood supply has finally been connected.

Isn't it inevitable that blood transfusions will always be a source of anxiety during this time?

It's strange to feel at ease when a proper ABO blood type test is completely impossible.

So Alfred breathed a sigh of relief that the transfusion was successful.

On the other side, that is, on the child's side, there was a nightingale attached to it.

This was because if blood pressure fluctuated or heart rate increased too much, the transfusion had to be stopped.

“Okay… there’s a tumor here. Now I’ll stop the bleeding and suture it.”

“Yes. How much is left?”

“Huh, 20 minutes. How long has it been?”

“It’s been about an hour now.”

“1 hour… is that okay?”

At my words, Alfred briefly observed the patient's condition and then nodded.

“Yes, I am fine. There are no noticeable side effects.”

I asked because I thought it would be okay.

In fact, most drug side effects appear acutely, not delayed.

If it was okay when you first got into it, it's usually okay, that's what I'm saying.

Of course, the anesthetics we use are drugs that are difficult to say are safe, so there is nothing good about using them for a long time.

Chiik.

Chiik.

So I also got some heated tweezers and helped stop the bleeding.

This was possible because Colin was incredibly good at opening the wound and even dabbing it with gauze to make it easier to find the bleeding part.

If it wasn't him but someone else who came in, I would have had to assist, or Blundell would have had to do it.

Chick.

Profit.

In an age where things like smoke suction were out of the question, the operating room soon began to fill with acrid, burning oil smoke.

I used to worry that I wouldn't be able to see anything.

When I actually tried it, that didn't happen.

That's because there's a human air purifier.

In other words, we are all being purified.

‘It probably won’t be very healthy… … .’

Any air that is burned is bound to contain fine dust.

The consolation is that the London air is worse than it is here, but it's never better.

No, isn't that something to be comforted by…?

“Okay, thread.”

Anyway, the bleeding stopped soon.

There is a little bit of leakage, but I hope it dries on its own.

If we think about every single red blood cell as a lipid like in the 21st century, the patient may become unwell for other reasons.

According to the results of previous surgeries compiled by our brilliant John Snow, it is best to finish anesthesia within an hour and a half at the most.

Otherwise, there are reports that our precious anesthetics can ruin patients.

"yes."

“Look carefully, brother.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Luckily, I am a master at suturing.

When you think of surgery, you might think that it only involves rough suturing… … .

It's not like we open our stomachs and eat every day.

Also do the chest and neck.

In particular, since I have an ENT friend among my close friends, I learned many delicate suturing techniques from him.

One of them is this.

'It's called American suture.'

It is done by circling the thread inside the wound and suturing it. This way, the thread that goes around outside is minimized, making the wound look better.

I don't know about the stomach, but this is good for the chest and neck.

No, you can think of it as a suture technique optimized for the chest.

The neck is a joint that moves a lot, whereas the chest is just a lump of flesh.

Since there is no tension to be transmitted, there is no need for very thick sutures.

"her."

“It’s like magic, right?”

“I see. Certainly… But why can’t you just do this?”

“If you do this, the ship will rip.”

“Ah… So I’m going to die?”

“Maybe? Oh, but… no, that’s not it.”

In fact, it is a suture that is also used during cesarean sections.

Because modern medicine is a discipline that continues to develop, it has become possible to consider the scars of cesarean sections.

Since it became possible to cut horizontally along the panty line instead of vertically as before, American cuts could also be introduced.

Of course, it is not always possible to do so because the patient's condition and health are the most important.

Above all, it can only be used if cut horizontally.

Vertical is not allowed.

“No? I think I was about to say something.”

“No, no.”

What I'm saying is that if you give Blundell a useless lesson now, it could lead to consequences that are really difficult to reverse.

As of yet, the fire, the tools, and the magician's abilities are all like that…

In order to perform a safe cesarean section, it is best to just open it wide and take it out, but it is a bit much to just consider the scar and then have both the mother and the baby die.

Our medicine is still far from being able to consider anything other than life and death.

It's not that it's undercooked, but rather that it's not even cooked yet.

“Hmm… something….”

“No. Anyway, can you do this?”

“I think I can do it if I practice enough.”

"Yes. It's forbidden on the stomach. It can only be done on the chest."

“How do you know?”

“I tried it.”

“Oh, you tried it. On a prisoner?”

"yes."

“As expected, you are…….”

To prevent that, he was falsely accused.

I've been accused of this so many times that now people don't even ask if it's true.

It's a little disappointing…

What can I do?

The path that the prophet originally took was a path full of thorns… … .

'I am the Ubermensch… … Jesus… … .'

I repeated the magic spell and my mental state was restored.

At the same time, his wife was also slowly waking up.

The transfusion was still in progress, and the IV line we were using was made of stiff metal, making it difficult to move.

Because if you're not careful, all your blood vessels could rupture…

"eww……."

Our gas was still running low so there was usually a lot of commotion.

But I wasn't worried because I had Liston.

"eww."

Even a healthy adult would be helpless against him, so how could his wife, who was no exception even for an old man, possibly withstand Liston's power?

While Liston was holding on like that, Alfred spoke to his wife.

"The surgery went well. Please breathe deeply, as movement could aggravate the wound. Take a deep breath."

“Whew…… Woof…….”

Fortunately, my wife was quite well-behaved.

Soon I was just concentrating on breathing.

For now, I'm alive, that's all.

'I guess I should go to the palace soon.'

There are still people left to take care of.

It's the king.

I don't think he'll listen to me much.

Because the goal has already been achieved.