Recently, a touching scene unfolded in the Hematology Department of Yantai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital: Director Li Yuliang and Doctor Zhao Shuyi received a banner inscribed with the words "A benevolent heart, noble character". The banner was presented by the parents of a 22-year-old young man, who were in tears and tightly held the doctors' hands, chokingly saying, "You saved our child. You are our family's savior..." This banner not only carried the heartfelt gratitude of a family, but also recorded a thrilling treatment process - a "life-saving battle" won by a multidisciplinary medical team working together.

The story goes back to August. Mr. Liu was rushed to our hospital due to "sudden headache accompanied by left limb movement disorder". An emergency head CT scan revealed: left cerebellar hemisphere hemorrhage! What was even more serious was that the patient also had myelodysplastic syndrome. The normal person's platelet count is above 100, but Mr. Liu had only about 10 and was accompanied by anemia. The condition was extremely critical.
For cerebral hemorrhage, the first choice is to remove the hematoma through craniotomy. But facing such a fragile and complex life, Director Li Yuliang carefully assessed the condition and shook his head solemnly: "The patient has a serious underlying disease and extremely low platelets. They cannot withstand the anesthesia and trauma of a major surgery. The surgical risk is too high." The parents of the child tightly held Director Li's hand and said in a trembling voice: "Doctor, can't... not do the surgery? We believe in you. Please think of a way!" The Hematology Department quickly initiated a multidisciplinary consultation. After joint assessment by experts from the neurosurgery department and the intensive care unit, it was ultimately decided: instead of the traditional surgical path, a multidisciplinary collaborative internal medicine conservative comprehensive treatment plan would be adopted - this was a path that required more patience and tested the team's collaboration even more. This was also a competition that required great courage and belief, where the key was superb medical skills, meticulous care, and never giving up the belief. "Every step must be precise, every day is a checkpoint." Director Li said. The medical team closely monitored 24 hours a day, like protecting their own relatives. To prevent further bleeding expansion, the team transfused platelets, used hemostatic drugs and mannitol, hypertonic saline, etc., to reduce cerebral edema and control intracranial pressure, to gain precious space for the swollen brain.
However, two days later's re-examination revealed that the hematoma had expanded, and the situation was not optimistic. If the hematoma continued to develop, the consequences would be unimaginable. The medical team immediately adjusted the frequency and dosage of medication, increasing the frequency of blood pressure-lowering drugs. The drip rate of each drop of medication was precisely calculated; nurses recorded vital signs every hour, monitored heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and even the slightest changes in the pupils; the patient's immunity was extremely low, and there was a concurrent infection, and the team promptly used antibiotics to treat lung infection, closely monitored and maintained water, electrolyte balance; guiding the patient's limb movement, proper limb position placement, etc., to prevent deep vein thrombosis and joint contractures. At the same time, the medical team also adopted a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for the patient. Using Astragalus and Uncaria to relieve dizziness; using Sijie and Ouxie Cai to stop bleeding; using Fuzheng Shengmu San, Dangshen, Huangqi, etc. to benefit qi and generate blood. Doctors from different departments were also constantly communicating. "He is still so young. We are more concerned. We communicate about the patient's condition almost every day to adjust the medication." Doctor Zhao Shuyi recalled. What was even more touching was that in the face of the young patient's low mood and fear, the medical staff did not stop encouraging at any moment. "Look, your headache has disappeared today, your muscle strength is gradually recovering, and your consciousness is becoming clearer..." Warm words and patient encouragement gradually brightened the patient's eyes.
Day by day passed, a miracle occurred quietly a week later: the patient's headache disappeared, muscle strength gradually recovered, and consciousness became clearer... Eventually, without undergoing surgery, he survived the most dangerous stage and was able to take care of himself normally, and was discharged smoothly. On the day of his follow-up visit, he walked in with a steady gait and a bright smile. His parents handed over a banner, with the words "A benevolent heart, noble character" shining brightly.
A banner, a turning point in a family's fate. What it witnessed was not only the wisdom and responsibility of the medical team when dealing with critical illnesses, but also the warmth and protection of the medical team regarding the patients as their own family members. Such stories are not isolated cases at Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We always believe that the true essence of medicine is the perfect combination of technical excellence and the warmth of compassion. The hospital holds "Trust of the people, outstanding reputation" as its belief and pursuit, adhering to the development concept of "Strengthening traditional Chinese medicine, enhancing Western medicine, and integrating traditional and Western medicine", and continuously using technological innovation and meticulous humanistic care to light up the hope of life for every patient and safeguard the happiness and health of thousands of families in the port city.