Doctor Goes Back To Joseon - Chapter 38
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Chapter 38

Cowpox vaccination could be a preventive measure, but it was a curing agent at the same time . Rather, it was the only treatment method at present .

'It is said that Jenner discovered this phenomenon thanks to the shepherds . '

Smallpox was a dreadful disease, both in the west and the east . Naturally, medical professionals had great interest in this, and Jenner innovated with an accidental discovery .

He had realized that the shepherds who milked were free from smallpox .

The phenomenon was there from the beginning, but it was Jenner who paid attention to it and ended up discovering the vaccination .

He used the method of injecting the pus of the cow or ox into people . It seemed like an ignorant method, but the effects were good .

'It was safe and effective . And now I am using that very method . '

Ganghyuk took all the discharge of the ox in the syringe as he worried about the overly quick advancement of medicine for a while . But, the present in this world was more important to him rather than the future that he did not know if he could go back to .

'I will inject this into the first patient . '

Although they would resist a little, he could say that it was a new acupuncture needle . Maybe they would not protest because of the pain then .

Squeak!

Ganghyuk opened the warehouse door and went in .

Cough!

He could hear coughs here and there; it was the room for the serious patients .

'Ugh, that's quite some odor . "

Ganghyuk went to the patient who had come first . Although he had had anti-inflammatory medication, his fever did not subside . His face was all red .

'He has become worse . '

It seemed that the disease had developed even more, which was natural because he did nothing but give anti-inflammatory medication .

"How do you feel?"

"Painful…"

The patient managed to answer with breathlessness . His lips were dry and red blood came out; he was clearly dehydrated .

"Goodness!"

If possible, Ganghyuk wanted to intubate and use ventilator treatment . He would feel far better if the patient could breathe properly .

'It's such a drag that we don't have such tools here . '

Ganghyuk gave him the Yanggyeoksan that Heo Jun had prepared while shaking his head .

"Do not swallow, but gargle with it . "

"Yes…"

Doing that did not add to the pain, so the patient gargled easily .

"Take this one . "

Ganghyuk then gave him the s...o...b..nghwalmyeongeum . The medicine was aromatic, as it had expensive ingredients such as rhubarb, lonicera flower, and frankincense .

He wished it would be as effective as good its aroma was .

"Okay . "

"Good!"

"Ugh…"

"I will give you some water acupuncture now . "

"Water acupuncture?"

"Yes, it is a good one . Stay still . '

Ganghyuk searched for the bag and took out a small IV set . It was only 500ml, and there was only one . It was insufficient to use for a dehydrated patient .

'But, it would better than nothing . '

If necessary, he could use the water that Dolseok and Yeoni had boiled . However, it was risky because too many unknown ingredients could come together .

'I would rather give it to him . '

Ganghyuk brought the needle near the patient while shaking his head . As it was a needle for giving large volume IV, the size was quite big .

"It is quite big . "

"It is effective though . Turn your head away . '

"Okay . "

Ganghyuk placed the needle on the back of the patient's handand paused .

'I have not done this for a while . The last time was when I was an intern . '

He was a professor, so who could dare ask him to give injection? Even a first year resident would not do that by himself .

"Phew . "

In Joseon, he had to do too many things that he did not usually do . It was fortunate that the patient had a strong vessel though .

Poke!

With the sound appeared red blood at the end of the needle . It meant that he did the job very well .

"Ouch!" The patient grunted

If one got an injection on the back of one's hand, they would know how painful it was .

Ganghyuk connected the IV with an indifferent facial expression .

"I have done one and I need to do another . Do not look at it . "

"Okay . "

It was the time to inject the vaccine . Ganghyuk then administered the pus from the ox to the patient .

"What is this on earth?"

"En…"

The patient felt something different because something had entered his body . So, Ganghyuk improvised, actually without any difficulty . He was a man of good speech, and an expert in making up a story .

"Medicine acupuncture . "

"Ah!"

Although it was not a very sincere answer, the patient had accepted it . Actually there would be no use to protest anyway .

"Next…" Ganghyuk looked around the warehouse . There were many patients even though he had only put the serious ones here .

'Luckily, we have enough syringes . '

It was not enough to give a shot to less serious patients, but they would be replenished the next morning .

He thus tried to finish with the serious patients first .

"Gargle with this, swallow it… Take it… and here . "

Ganghyuk used Yanggyeoksan, s...o...b..nghwalmyeongeum, anti-inflammatory meds, antibiotics, and then the vaccine .

All the patients in the warehouse were treated by him and fell asleep .

'I am dying . '

Of course, he had to do operations overnight sometimes because of the nature of his work . But, it was a really long time ago when he worked like this .

'I am not an intern . ' Ganghyuk came out of the warehouse while complaining .

Heo Jun was sitting on the floor . Ganghyuk could not see if he was mediating or sleeping . Yeoni and Yeoju were sleeping side by side as well .

Only Dolseok was awake .

"Sir, you came back . "

"Why are you not sleeping?"

"They wanted to go out, that's why . "

It was then that he found how Dolseok had blocked the door with his arm . There were complaints coming from the inside .

"Why?"

"Someone wants to go to the toilet and others want to go home . There are so many different reasons . "

"Hmm…"

Ganghyuk looked at the room . It was not a big room, but there were more than ten people . It was natural that they felt stiffy .

'But, I cannot help it .

If the governor sent soldiers, they would help in solving the problem . They might be able to get some houses near the clinic vacated and distribute the patients there .

"Ok, I will see if something can be done . "

"Are you good? You worked all night . "

"I am familiar with it . Go to sleep . "

"How can I sleep when my master is working?"

Ganghyuk stroked his head and pa.s.sed him to go to the room . They would feel better if he did something for them .

"Is it that difficult to follow? I told you to stay in the room . " He scolded the people in the room after opening the door .

They all looked at Ganghyuk; they could not complain to him even though their faces were full of complaints . They would not be able to easily see a n.o.bleman like him here as it was a very small town .

Hence, they could not protest against a real n.o.bleman .

Ganghyuk felt some discomfort from the silence of people . He opened his mouth again . "If you are roaming around, your village will be dangerous and your family will be put under risk . "

"…"

The room was very silent; they could not understand his statement . But, they followed the order because of his status .

As he did not expect an answer, he continued his speech, "I will examine you and give treatment . Come forward one by one .

Hearing the word 'treatment', they all came to him readily one by one . He was a famous doctor, anyway . Even though they had complaints, they wanted to have treatment for sure .

"Your mouth is OK, but pus blisters are coming up . Take it . "

"You have many blisters . You cannot eat with this mouth . Gargle with it and then have it . "

They were better than the patients in the warehouse, so it did not take long to finish up with them . Fortunately, Heo Jun had prepared enough medicine . But, it would not last tomorrow anyway .

"Sleep now . "

"Yes, sir . "

After finis.h.i.+ng up, Ganghyuk immediately went out . He was afraid of people wanting to go out as well .

"Ugh!"

Although it was summer, the air in the early morning was very fresh and pleasant . As he took in a deep breath, Dolseok came over . He looked very sleepy, as he was yawning .

"I told you to sleep . Why were you waiting?"

"Please go to bed, sir . I will stay here . " Dolsok pointed at the room that Ganghyuk just came out of . It seemed that they were indeed thinking of running away .

'Heo… It might have been better to send Yeoni instead of Makbong . "

"You mean to the governor?"

"Yes… It would have been easier for you to keep them in if Makbong were here . "

"I am sorry, sir . "

Ganghyuk was startled at the female voice; it was Yeoni, who just came out . She might have had been woken up because of their conversation .

"Did you hear?"

"Yes, I did . "

Her face was even more beautiful under the moonlight, especially the lips that were pushed forward .

"I meant…"

"I am better in martial arts . "

She probably was really angry . Men were never familiar with dealing with an angry woman . Although, it is better than a crying woman .

Ganghyuk scratched his head with an embarra.s.sed face as Dolseok laughed while watching him .

"Yes, I do . "

"Then, why did you think that Makbong would be better than me?"

"No…"

Ganghyuk opened his eyes after tilting his head for some time .

"Yes, it is because you are faster . If you were on the errand, you might have been able to come back by now . "

"Don't try to make an excuse . "

"Eo… Would you like to hit me?"

"Maybe . "

"Don't forget that I am a n.o.bleman . Dolseok, what are you doing now?"

If it were normal times, Dolseok might scold her and protect him . But right now, he was just watching them .

When looking at him closely, he found that he was actually enjoying this scene, considering that he was even whistling .

"I am no better than Yeoni, sir . "

"Heo… This fellow!"

Although Ganghyuk thought that Dolseok was being offensive, he could not move carelessly . But, Yeoni made the Teakyeon steps and smacked Dolseok instead .

Dolseok thought that she would not hit him anyway; but now that she did, it truly hurt .

Squeak!

The door was opened and someone ran out .

"Ah, there's a man . Stop him!"

Hearing Ganghyuk's remark, Yeoni moved quickly . She was like a flash as she warmed up with steps . In the next instant, the man who rushed out of the room fell down as Yeoni hit his back with a kick .

Dolseok and Ganghyuk closed the door again .

"Aiku" The man on the floor grunted . He was the guardian of the first patient, but he himself had become a patient a long time ago .

"I told you to stay there! Why did you come out?" Ganghyuk went to him while clicking his tongue .

The man answered, "I told him I wanted to go to the toilet . Can I go?"

Ganghyuk had placed a pot in the room so he could have a bowel movement . It was impossible for him to stay out of the room after all . Ganghyuk could not leave viruses roaming around .

"No . "

"Why not?"

"Eo… Ya… Ya!"

He might have been loosened because he was. .h.i.t in the waist; his face became very comfortable . At the same time, a bad odor filled up the yard .

"Oh my G.o.d!"

Yeoni or Dolseok had not been immunized yet .

'Should I clean it?'

But, there was no other way . Ganghyuk murmured with anger, "Makbong… Run fast! Run!"

Cowpox vaccination could be a preventive measure, but it was a curing agent at the same time . Rather, it was the only treatment method at present . 39 It is said that Jenner discovered this phenomenon thanks to the shepherds . 39 Smallpox was a dreadful disease, both in the west and the east . Naturally, medical professionals had great interest in this, and Jenner innovated with an accidental discovery . He had realized that the shepherds who milked were free from smallpox . The phenomenon was there from the beginning, but it was Jenner who paid attention to it and ended up discovering the vaccination . He used the method of injecting the pus of the cow or ox into people . It seemed like an ignorant method, but the effects were good . 39 It was safe and effective . And now I am using that very method . 39 Ganghyuk took all the discharge of the ox in the syringe as he worried about the overly quick advancement of medicine for a while . But, the present in this world was more important to him rather than the future that he did not know if he could go back to . 39 I will inject this into the first patient . 39 Although they would resist a little, he could say that it was a new acupuncture needle . Maybe they would not protest because of the pain then . Squeak Ganghyuk opened the warehouse door and went in . Cough He could hear coughs here and there it was the room for the serious patients . 39 Ugh, that 39 s quite some odor . Ganghyuk went to the patient who had come first . Although he had had anti inflammatory medication, his fever did not subside . His face was all red . 39 He has become worse . 39 It seemed that the disease had developed even more, which was natural because he did nothing but give anti inflammatory medication . How do you feel Painful The patient managed to answer with breathlessness . His lips were dry and red blood came out he was clearly dehydrated . Goodness If possible, Ganghyuk wanted to intubate and use ventilator treatment . He would feel far better if the patient could breathe properly . 39 It 39 s such a drag that we don 39 t have such tools here . 39 Ganghyuk gave him the Yanggyeoksan that Heo Jun had prepared while shaking his head . Do not swallow, but gargle with it . Yes Doing that did not add to the pain, so the patient gargled easily . Take this one . Ganghyuk then gave him the s...o...b..nghwalmyeongeum . The medicine was aromatic, as it had expensive ingredients such as rhubarb, lonicera flower, and frankincense . He wished it would be as effective as good its aroma was . Okay . Good Ugh I will give you some water acupuncture now . Water acupuncture Yes, it is a good one . Stay still . 39 Ganghyuk searched for the bag and took out a small IV set . It was only 500ml, and there was only one . It was insufficient to use for a dehydrated patient . 39 But, it would better than nothing . 39 If necessary, he could use the water that Dolseok and Yeoni had boiled . However, it was risky because too many unknown ingredients could come together . 39 I would rather give it to him . 39 Ganghyuk brought the needle near the patient while shaking his head . As it was a needle for giving large volume IV, the size was quite big . It is quite big . It is effective though . Turn your head away . 39 Okay . Ganghyuk placed the needle on the back of the patient 39 s handand paused . 39 I have not done this for a while . The last time was when I was an intern . 39 He was a professor, so who could dare ask him to give injection Even a first year resident would not do that by himself . Phew . In Joseon, he had to do too many things that he did not usually do . It was fortunate that the patient had a strong vessel though . Poke With the sound appeared red blood at the end of the needle . It meant that he did the job very well . Ouch The patient grunted If one got an injection on the back of one 39 s hand, they would know how painful it was . Ganghyuk connected the IV with an indifferent facial expression . I have done one and I need to do another . Do not look at it . Okay . It was the time to inject the vaccine . Ganghyuk then administered the pus from the ox to the patient . What is this on earth En The patient felt something different because something had entered his body . So, Ganghyuk improvised, actually without any difficulty . He was a man of good speech, and an expert in making up a story . Medicine acupuncture . Ah Although it was not a very sincere answer, the patient had accepted it . Actually there would be no use to protest anyway . Next Ganghyuk looked around the warehouse . There were many patients even though he had only put the serious ones here . 39 Luckily, we have enough syringes . 39 It was not enough to give a shot to less serious patients, but they would be replenished the next morning . He thus tried to finish with the serious patients first . Gargle with this, swallow it Take it and here . Ganghyuk used Yanggyeoksan, s...o...b..nghwalmyeongeum, anti inflammatory meds, antibiotics, and then the vaccine . All the patients in the warehouse were treated by him and fell asleep . 39 I am dying . 39 Of course, he had to do operations overnight sometimes because of the nature of his work . But, it was a really long time ago when he worked like this . 39 I am not an intern . 39 Ganghyuk came out of the warehouse while complaining . Heo Jun was sitting on the floor . Ganghyuk could not see if he was mediating or sleeping . Yeoni and Yeoju were sleeping side by side as well . Only Dolseok was awake . Sir, you came back . Why are you not sleeping They wanted to go out, that 39 s why . It was then that he found how Dolseok had blocked the door with his arm . There were complaints coming from the inside . Why Someone wants to go to the toilet and others want to go home . There are so many different reasons . Hmm Ganghyuk looked at the room . It was not a big room, but there were more than ten people . It was natural that they felt stiffy . 39 But, I cannot help it . If the governor sent soldiers, they would help in solving the problem . They might be able to get some houses near the clinic vacated and distribute the patients there . Ok, I will see if something can be done . Are you good You worked all night . I am familiar with it . Go to sleep . How can I sleep when my master is working Ganghyuk stroked his head and pa.s.sed him to go to the room . They would feel better if he did something for them . Is it that difficult to follow I told you to stay in the room . He scolded the people in the room after opening the door . They all looked at Ganghyuk they could not complain to him even though their faces were full of complaints . They would not be able to easily see a n.o.bleman like him here as it was a very small town . Hence, they could not protest against a real n.o.bleman . Ganghyuk felt some discomfort from the silence of people . He opened his mouth again . If you are roaming around, your village will be dangerous and your family will be put under risk . The room was very silent they could not understand his statement . But, they followed the order because of his status . As he did not expect an answer, he continued his speech, I will examine you and give treatment . Come forward one by one . Hearing the word 39 treatment 39 , they all came to him readily one by one . He was a famous doctor, anyway . Even though they had complaints, they wanted to have treatment for sure . Your mouth is OK, but pus blisters are coming up . Take it . You have many blisters . You cannot eat with this mouth . Gargle with it and then have it . They were better than the patients in the warehouse, so it did not take long to finish up with them . Fortunately, Heo Jun had prepared enough medicine . But, it would not last tomorrow anyway . Sleep now . Yes, sir . After finis.h.i.+ng up, Ganghyuk immediately went out . He was afraid of people wanting to go out as well . Ugh Although it was summer, the air in the early morning was very fresh and pleasant . As he took in a deep breath, Dolseok came over . He looked very sleepy, as he was yawning . I told you to sleep . Why were you waiting Please go to bed, sir . I will stay here . Dolsok pointed at the room that Ganghyuk just came out of . It seemed that they were indeed thinking of running away . 39 Heo It might have been better to send Yeoni instead of Makbong . You mean to the governor Yes It would have been easier for you to keep them in if Makbong were here . I am sorry, sir . Ganghyuk was startled at the female voice it was Yeoni, who just came out . She might have had been woken up because of their conversation . Did you hear Yes, I did . Her face was even more beautiful under the moonlight, especially the lips that were pushed forward . I meant I am better in martial arts . She probably was really angry . Men were never familiar with dealing with an angry woman . Although, it is better than a crying woman . Ganghyuk scratched his head with an embarra.s.sed face as Dolseok laughed while watching him . Yes, I do . Then, why did you think that Makbong would be better than me No Ganghyuk opened his eyes after tilting his head for some time . Yes, it is because you are faster . If you were on the errand, you might have been able to come back by now . Don 39 t try to make an excuse . Eo Would you like to hit me Maybe . Don 39 t forget that I am a n.o.bleman . Dolseok, what are you doing now If it were normal times, Dolseok might scold her and protect him . But right now, he was just watching them . When looking at him closely, he found that he was actually enjoying this scene, considering that he was even whistling . I am no better than Yeoni, sir . Heo This fellow Although Ganghyuk thought that Dolseok was being offensive, he could not move carelessly . But, Yeoni made the Teakyeon steps and smacked Dolseok instead . Dolseok thought that she would not hit him anyway but now that she did, it truly hurt . Squeak The door was opened and someone ran out . Ah, there 39 s a man . Stop him Hearing Ganghyuk 39 s remark, Yeoni moved quickly . She was like a flash as she warmed up with steps . In the next instant, the man who rushed out of the room fell down as Yeoni hit his back with a kick . Dolseok and Ganghyuk closed the door again . Aiku The man on the floor grunted . He was the guardian of the first patient, but he himself had become a patient a long time ago . I told you to stay there Why did you come out Ganghyuk went to him while clicking his tongue . The man answered, I told him I wanted to go to the toilet . Can I go Ganghyuk had placed a pot in the room so he could have a bowel movement . It was impossible for him to stay out of the room after all . Ganghyuk could not leave viruses roaming around . No . Why not Eo Ya Ya He might have been loosened because he was. .h.i.t in the waist his face became very comfortable . At the same time, a bad odor filled up the yard . Oh my G.o.d Yeoni or Dolseok had not been immunized yet . 39 Should I clean it 39 But, there was no other way . Ganghyuk murmured with anger, Makbong Run fast Run