Xin Er (not her real name) was born with a heart condition that required surgery at Zhejiang University Hospital. This was a lot for the little girl to take in, and as the event approached, she became more and more anxious. Upon entering the operating room, she immediately started crying.
That’s when Shi Zhuo, Deputy Director of Cardiac Surgery, stepped in. Not only was he the man who performed the life-saving surgery, but he was also the one who calmed her down before it began.
Before entering the operating room, Xin Er started crying in fear.
She just wanted her dad, so cardiac surgeon Shi Zhuo comforted her before the operation.
He showed her some cartoons on his phone, which calmed her down and quelled some of her fears about the surgery.
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These photos were taken by anesthetist Jin Ziying, who says that the surgery was successful and that Xin Er is recovering well. She’s expected to be released this week. Frightened children (and adults) are nothing new to the surgical team. They understand the anxiety that comes with undergoing major surgery.
“In reality, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a boy or a girl. They all get scared in the operating theater,” Dr. Shi said. “As parents, we understand that the children are scared, and we can appreciate the worry of the family.” When he saw the photos, Xin Er’s father was overwhelmed by the doctor’s kindness.
