Very soon, Zhao Heng followed Fang He to a newborn incubator. Through the transparent case, Zhao Heng saw a tiny baby curled up inside.

On the baby's delicate skin, there were various patches attached, connecting to the life monitor outside the incubator.

It was a heart-wrenching sight.

Just born, the infant was underweight due to congenital deficiencies and had aspirated amniotic fluid leading to breathing difficulties. The baby couldn't even leave the incubator.

This tiny incubator seemed like a sanctuary built for the newborn alone in the world.

"Dr. Zhao, here is the medical record."

Fang He handed a medical record to Zhao Heng.

"Hmm."

Zhao Heng took the medical record and began to read.

As he read, Zhao Heng's expression suddenly became serious.

Seeing the examination data on the record, Zhao Heng glanced again at the little infant in the incubator. The poor child was enduring too much just to be in this world.

Right after birth, the baby was on the brink of death, had aspirated amniotic fluid, and now was facing respiratory distress with severe lung infection.

You could say that some people would never encounter such suffering in a lifetime, yet this newborn was facing it just after birth.

"Dr. Zhao, in such a condition, can we intubate a newborn?"

Seeing Zhao Heng's solemn expression, Fang He couldn't help but ask nervously.

If even Zhao Heng couldn't perform the tracheal intubation, there might be no one in the entire Eastern Hospital who could.

Zhao Heng's anesthesia skills and operations had been widely recognized lately.

"Let me think about it."

Zhao Heng didn't immediately agree.

Not to mention that the infant's airway was naturally narrow and swollen, the space available for intubation wasn't wider than a chopstick. More seriously, if forced intubation was attempted, it could damage the underdeveloped airway of the newborn, worsening respiratory distress and possibly leading to suffocation.

The key issue was that, in Zhao Heng's memory, even the equipment specifically designed for pediatric intubation wasn't small enough to be used on this infant.

"Technically speaking, although intubation is quite challenging, it's worth a try. The most pressing issue now is that our anesthesiology department doesn't have equipment in such a small size."

After some thought, Zhao Heng said to Fang He.

Hearing Zhao Heng's words, Fang He had mixed emotions.

She was happy because Zhao Heng said there were no technical problems, but it was difficult to solve because currently, there was no equipment in such a small size.

"Such small-sized intubation devices are probably only available in specialized children's hospitals."

Zhao Heng continued.

"Children's hospital? Dr. Zhao, please wait a moment. I have a classmate at North City Children's Hospital. I'll give them a call."

Hearing Zhao Heng's suggestion, Fang He immediately felt as if she had found the last ray of hope.

"Hmm."

Zhao Heng nodded.

He wasn't familiar with North City Children's Hospital, so he had to ask Fang He to contact them.

Ten minutes later.

Fang He returned with a delighted expression and said to Zhao Heng, "My classmate told me that they have such ultra-small intubation devices and have given me the company that can provide them. Now, it's just a matter of contacting the company."

Even though North City Children's Hospital had such ultra-small medical equipment, other hospitals couldn't just borrow devices for their surgeries.

The best and most appropriate solution was to contact a company that could supply this medical equipment.

Nowadays, due to the intense competition, medical device companies, even for a small order, would not miss a chance with top hospitals like Eastern Hospital.

Being able to supply medical equipment to Eastern Hospital was a great way for any medical device company to showcase its strength.

It's imaginable that once contacted by the hospital, the company's sales representative would hurriedly come over with a set of equipment.

Competition in the field of medical devices was fierce, reaching a fever pitch in recent years.

"Hmm, that's good."

Hearing this good news, Zhao Heng sighed in relief. The newborn's respiratory distress was severe; without intubation, suffocation was a significant risk.

The consequences were unimaginable for everyone involved.

Next, Fang He hurried to contact the medical company providing the smallest intubation devices, while Zhao Heng temporarily returned to the anesthesiology doctor's office in the operating room.

Upon entering, Xu Man Ni glanced at him and sighed.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

Seeing Xu Man Ni sighing, Zhao Heng asked, puzzled.

"Every time you're consulted for a patient, it's either a procedure others can't perform or something no one has ever attempted. What if one day you encounter a situation you can't handle?"

Xu Man Ni slowly said.

"Sis, I'm not omnipotent. I'm bound to face situations I can't handle."

Hearing that Xu Man Ni was worried about this, Zhao Heng replied unconcernedly.

Doctors aren't gods who can wave their hands and make ailments disappear.

The scope of modern medicine is limited, and these limitations are significant.

Cancers, HIV, autoimmune diseases, and many other conditions remain unconquered by human medicine.

"Sister, rest assured, I will weigh things carefully and won't take on more than I can handle."

Understanding Xu Man Ni's concerns, Zhao Heng reassured her.

Xu Man Ni was worried that Zhao Heng might one day take on a case he shouldn't because of his reputation, only to find himself overwhelmed.

Zhao Heng's situation might be considered a case of early success.

It's only "half" because, although Zhao Heng has endured many hardships, achieving what he has by twenty-five could indeed be considered early success.

"Is the neonatal department contacting a medical device company?"

Xu Man Ni asked again.

"Yes, Fang He from the neonatal department asked her classmate at the children's hospital, who said only this medical device company could supply the smallest intubation devices."

Zhao Heng nodded.

"It must be Sino Company."

Xu Man Ni said unsurprisingly.

As a senior nurse in the operating room, she deeply understood the medical device companies.

"Sino Company?"

Hearing Xu Man Ni's words, Zhao Heng felt a sense of familiarity.

"Yes, they compete with Pfizer. Although Pfizer is strong and holds a significant market share, Sino still excels in high-end scarce equipment."

Xu Man Ni explained in detail.

"I see..."

With Xu Man Ni's explanation, Zhao Heng immediately understood.

It turns out Eastern Hospital's medical device market share is essentially divided between Pfizer and Sino.

Pfizer, unsurprisingly, has deep connections, capturing a substantial market share.

However, Sino is formidable too; what Pfizer can't handle or doesn't have, Sino can provide, securing its market share.

Thinking this way, it's no wonder these two companies are fierce competitors!

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