Life & Death: On Call With The Trauma Service | CNA Insider
Meet the trauma specialists from Singapore's Tan Tock Seng Hospital - chief surgeon Dr Teo Li Tserng and his team of doctors - who gave CNA Insider unprecedented access to their operating theatres, where life and death decisions must be made within seconds.
And learn what they do to rehabilitate trauma patients - such as victims of accidents and violent crime - both physically and psychologically.
What is the difference between a trauma and an emergency room (ER) doctor? What does it take to be a trauma surgeon - of whom there are just 10 in Singapore?
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This is why you can never underestimate doctor and their abilities to save lives, also if they are unable to save a life you always have to remember that they have tried their best
@harmoneyreilly4225
4 жыл бұрын
I am not disagreeing with you but but nusese save life to and do way more than a doctor I no because I am a nurse and I save life in so many different ways
@lordspongebobofhousesquare1616
4 жыл бұрын
@@harmoneyreilly4225 yes, nurses are underappreciated
@sloopfan3706
4 жыл бұрын
@@harmoneyreilly4225 yeah nurses save lives but i would not say they "do way more than a doctor"
@melanieparedes202
4 жыл бұрын
Harmony Reilly Lets get one things straight, nurses HELP save lives but cannot do it on their own.
@falak4375
3 жыл бұрын
@@harmoneyreilly4225 true
That's why doctors have one of the highest incomes. They literally go through so much stress just to save lifes. I couldn't never live through life knowing my patient never made it. Kudos to all doctors out there.
@leehyunsong7001
5 жыл бұрын
Doggo not all countries doctors have high income , to name a few, Cuba, China
@moonbright7373
5 жыл бұрын
@@leehyunsong7001 A communist country won't pay you as much as a capitalist country.
@terencetan7266
5 жыл бұрын
doctors deserve high pay and respect. kudos CNA for the wonderful insights. kudos to all the life savers doctors and nurses.
@vivianyo9468
5 жыл бұрын
Education wise is also very expensive
@devorngrantstuart7952
5 жыл бұрын
OK
Respect for for our docs and keep up the good work
@aurgloroasa3564
5 жыл бұрын
Roblox.
"We must always have a plan B, worse, plan C. But what you don't know, is that I actually have up to plan F." What a god this man is
@finnskywalker2273
2 жыл бұрын
that’s the training for all surgeons. glad to see the same in SG.
@AviationCaptain
2 жыл бұрын
So this guy has a back-up plan (F) for a back-up plan (E) for a back-up plan (D) for a back-up plan (C) for a back-up plan (B) for a plan (A), my goodness how organised he is
@julesoxana
3 ай бұрын
He is a hero❤ but there is only one God.
I wonder if Dr Teo has ever taken a vacation. Kudos to all the hospital staff and the paramedics!
@قناةمصروالناس
4 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4FrttR7ZM-zlrA.html
@studytimelapseforyou
2 жыл бұрын
I think they have vacation breaks ...and I think it last for a month?
I really respect the doctors in Singapore. However, I feel that nurses in Singapore should also be recognised! Idk why they are not gaining the same recognition. They are the ones who are cleaning up the patients.
@maurizioarrivabene8182
5 жыл бұрын
Because they are not responsible...and didnt study for 10 years in an extremely competitive environment to get there
@paris52238
4 жыл бұрын
@@maurizioarrivabene8182 excuse you? try taking a nursing degree first, that is, if you can even get there.
@maurizioarrivabene8182
4 жыл бұрын
@@paris52238 lmao dont try to compare doctors to nurses...did i hurt your ego? Are you jealous of doctors?
@yvellelousteau7564
4 жыл бұрын
Maurizio Arrivabene I- u sound like a 21 year old who thinks they know a lot but even though doctors study their asses off in Med school, nurses still have more medical experience than doctors. Nurses also spend much more time with patients, so what ever bullshit the patients, the patients’ relatives or doctors give them, they have to handle it. But you can’t just compare like that. Whatever the doctors lack in, the Nurses cover up for it. It’s a medical team. U don’t just work alone as a nurse or a doctor.
@ShaniaShergill
4 жыл бұрын
@@maurizioarrivabene8182 nurses are the ones who take care of the patients after the doctor has dont their assesments and such. We work as a team. The doctors give the prescription, we make sure they receive the care they need in order to get better. Yes doctors do have more on the line job wise but both careers are just as challenging and important in their own ways. But in the end, working together to provide the best possible treatment for the patient is our top priority.
hi , I would just like to express my immense gratitude to all the doctors, worldwide . especially singapore because we have one of the keastvpopulations in the world, yet everyday there are still lives to be said. I'm only 12 year old kid , but I still have all due respect for people who do this willingly to help the community and beyond ! as he said , it shouldn't be defined as a sacrifice, but the will to do it
Actually as a trauma surgeon like me, our duty become more complex that other day. This work are really no any doctor wanted to volunteer as a trauma surgeon. So, thank to all the trauma surgeon who try to save lives.
Nice job! Quality content as always CNA! keep it up :)
@CNAInsider
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you David :)
Producer: how do u know u wanted to be a trauma surgeon? Doctor : I watched ER. Producer: .... .... ....
@rouenn9000
5 жыл бұрын
gemgal68 what is ER?
@gemgal68
5 жыл бұрын
@@rouenn9000 ER means Emergency Room, which is the department in the hospital whereby patients with urgent or life threatening situations are being treated. (That is usually the department whereby ambulances will bring the patient to). There was an American TV drama series called "ER" with storyline evolving around the ER department of a hospital... the joke in this case is that the doctor decided to be a trauma doctor after watching TV show :)
@moozlum761
3 жыл бұрын
Or greys anatomy
@gemgal68
3 жыл бұрын
@@moozlum761 Yes Grey has ER too. However the doctor himself mentioned he watched ER if i remembered corrcetly. LOL
@armoredtoo1156
3 жыл бұрын
@@gemgal68 ER was a drama TV show that was on air for 15 years. 🤕
Dr.Teo is the exact surgeon I would want working on me If I ever encountered an emergency situation. He cares about life, about people, about families. ❤
He is literally so humble.."they all are highly intelligent except me ❤️❤️""
Haha... I like the way they converse - calm, collected, efficient and direct. I guess Singlish (like the word bo bian) really did help :) Good job. Truly admire this profession 👍
@studytimelapseforyou
2 жыл бұрын
When I heard him use singlish I felt so much better...
Amazing to watch a video like this! I think we are all so used to the job of doctors based on American/korean dramas which are highly exaggerated. Or all we think are doctors earning high pay cheques by just sitting at their desk prescribing medications. We forget about those that work in government hospitals and those that need to work 48 hours continuously. Kudos to that!
@finnskywalker2273
2 жыл бұрын
videos like this is definitely the norm. long hours, high stress, sometimes very meager pay for the trainees/junior doctors who are covering the hospital 24/7. but also, the satisfaction of knowing you performed the way you were trained that allows someone to get better, and putting a smile on their face or hearing a simple thank you - that’s priceless, that’s what really makes the tough days all worthwhile.
I love how the nurse's name is la nurse
@slaiyfershin
5 жыл бұрын
should be renamed lapscyhologist then
@sakimundas208
5 жыл бұрын
slaiyfershin more like La psychologue
This seems like a really brilliant doctor to mention backup plans. I am eternally grateful for the bystanders who stopped at my accident to keep me alert (the most important thing imho), and the hospital staff after my mva.
Kudos to all doctors, nurses and staff, they all work hard and do their best to help, especially at the government hospitals.
these doctors really do have a heart of gold..
such a harrowing job. kudos to all medical personnel. easy to blame them when things go wrong, but they all go through a lot to save the lives of strangers daily. CNA, please do a series on nurses, paramedics, etc as well :)
In my heart, I am grateful for Dr. Teo. His diligence and commitment to his work have saved so many other lives. Our world is made possible due to wonderful people like him.
Thank you very much, doctors and all the professional team, life can't be beautiful without you!
we need more of such shows to let people appreciate the doctors who’re there to save patients and sacrificing all the family and personal time they have! really wish everyone would appreciate them!
These doctors are absolute legends...
What an amazing man this Dr. Is. Thank God for him and all that he is and does
everything he said was just so beautifully said
Doctors in singapore are by far one of the bests i ever came across. I know many from singapore national hospital and a few from other hospitals . Have been to courses there, n it was one best experience to learn from them. I even recognise one hepatobilliary surgeon in his team when they were on table i forgot his name though he was our course instructor in 2018 for hepatic tumor removal guidelines . I had worked for 3 months in my foundation year in surgery and its really stressful to work in trauma centre . I Salute the surgeons and doctors in general for giving the prime time of life to patients betterment more power to us 👍
gosh, mad respect for him and the team.
I just love doctor who save patien life .
@Akku_bhai_17
3 жыл бұрын
Ya right
"I watched ER" He's Emotionally Ready.
Thank u to all our heroes in the hospital,the medical team,cleaners..the paramedic team,police officers, scdf that had done so much for us..they worked more than 12hours..No ot pay..mentally challenging too.
Fantastic content CNA. The best documentary KZread channel ever.
Massive amount of respect for Dr Teo and the trauma unit team! Thank you for bringing back so many lifes - your dedication to your profession and humble attitude is so inspiring!!
I'm a retired nurse of 33 years that I mainly worked trauma ED I work trauma OR not too often but once in a while and I have to praise the travel surgeons since I retired I love watching your videos I miss my job thank you for sharing
I thought of the conductor analogy at the start of the vid it’s so true
@catechin29
5 жыл бұрын
i like that they played music immediately after he made the conductor analog
My heartfelt thanks dear CNA for Your very important Mission !
I salute their team the dedication on their chooses field as Doctors,its a toxic job but a inspiring story to see,they help save lives,a and prolong the life of their patients
should probably film one at the kkh paediatric surgery department about paediatric surgeons as they are one of the less paid and so less in number in singapore. we really need to appreciate them more and let more people know the importance of paediatric surgeons. really hope you’ll see this and film one please!
@slowslayaudios5548
5 жыл бұрын
Melanie Teo yes! totally agreed!
Thank God for Trauma Surgeon and team.. Keep up the good work that mostly nobody knows the long tiring hours you do whatever you best can deliver to give trauma patients a 2nd chance to live. After all, lives are precious and there are no replacements..
I have so much respect for these dedicated doctors. They may not see it as a sacrifice, yet compared to others in regular jobs, they do sacrifice an insane amount to do what they do and in most countries they are not paid and respected enough for it.
Respect and salute doctors fighting everyday to save lifes!
very highly respected profession.
The Children's ICU was very crucial, I worked their as a doctor and I was praying for a boy's life.
Respect n thank you all in the medical fields/professions help saving lifes!
@hassanalli4327
4 жыл бұрын
Love you Singapore I Respect Singapore
Definitely interesting!!! Respect to all those working in the Healthcare industry!! Commented on 11 Dec 2023, 11:41 PM
What absolutely amazing doctors who are so dedicated to helping wish our doctors in South Africa would have e me qualities
Wonderful, truly amazing people we can be so grateful that there are doctors so dedicated. ❤👍
Actually have all the way up to Plan "F"!!! What a Great Doctor ❤️!
have not heard of this channel. good content
Thanks for sharing the video
THESE are the real heroes, not the ones kicking a ball or shooting hoops that make millions. this money needs to go towards all the health professionals.
"we are all highly intelligent people...except for me" I felt that.
Not a sacrifice but a profession according to him 👏
that doctor is a life saving machine
All doctors are Angels
This is a great video with much humanity! Surgeon in trauma life is hard and a true sacrifice. It is not sound as musical orchestra unless you have the passion for your job.
Trauma doctors and nurses are put in such a stressful spot. Trying to save people while all the odds are against them. Cant imagine the mental strain that causes.
Wonderful doctor!
EXCELLENT DOCO, ALL MED STAFF ARE HEROES
REAL HEROES! Saludo😊
Respect! God heal 🙏
Respect!
5thumbs up for all front liners. GOD BLESS
respect man
God bless him..
Was surprised when I previously heard that some hospitals' ERs (e.g. Mt Elizabeth) don't have trauma departments because I didn't think trauma is that rare a condition
God bless you all ❤️
I had brain trauma and under went brain surgeries at TTSH... The trauma doctors were good but there wasn't enough beds at ICU so I was left at the store till a bed became available... However I didn't get better so my family transferred me to a private hospital after spending 15 days in TTSH ICU... I was in coma most of the days... I only remembered the doctors and nurses try to wake me up...
Respect
Your shows should be 1 hour long
Amazing truely amazing
In my last stay over there, I had had the best strawberries scone ever... thanks 😊 docs, great team.
He owe it to the patients to give them the best shot they have in life. Are we all giving ourselves the best shot we possibly can in life?
Where did you get your credentials from?
Heroes, nothing short of it ❣️
Well Done Doctor
What do you mean by golden hour in emergency medicine?
Good job
Smooth. -Lots of skill they are good!!!
So thankful to live in close proximity to multiple state of the art level 1 trauma centers... They say that Utah has some of the best, if not. The best trauma centers, and medical facilities in the country!!! We also have the top cancer institute facilities (all mormon funded I guess) So thankful to know that the drs can save my life, should it ever be hangin in the balance!!! 😎💪
God bless you
great guy!
How about the golden window for brain and spinal cord injury?
“If you don't build your dream someone else will hire you to help build theirs.” ―Tony Gaskins
its easy to communicate in singapore with singlish.. my former workplace...i miss you ttsh...😄
Hat's off to you God's Angels 🙏👍
Shoutout to Dr tertius tuy from.. Sgh or cgh? I couldn't Rmbr but for.. Being there and did his best for my dad when he was fighting cancer.. Sadly my dad passed on early Oct 2018. But the pride he took in to tc of my dad and the comfort that was given is trully much appreciated..
Thank you for everything you do. I admire trauma surgeons a lot now 💜💜
What's the training pathway like for a trauma surgeon in Singapore?
@tingkirtingkir
5 жыл бұрын
Long. 5 years medical student, then probably about a year as HO, 3 year as MO before being a registrar when you're training to be a specialist.
@SingZeon48
5 жыл бұрын
@@tingkirtingkir I meant what kind of residency would one have to undergo for it? Is it general surgery then subspecialise? Or is there a specific residency programme for trauma surgery?
@tingkirtingkir
5 жыл бұрын
@@SingZeon48 i think general surgery and then subspecialise but im not too sure about that too.
@gummyypeach
5 жыл бұрын
@@SingZeon48 5 years med sch, 1 year HO, a few years as a MO till you apply and succeed on getting into general surg residency, 5 years as a junior/senior GS resident, and at the end of it you then choose to subspecialise as an assistant con for 2 years and then a con
@SingZeon48
5 жыл бұрын
@@gummyypeach Thanks a lot! I heard residency is getting more and more competitive?
CNA please give us several documentaries on what goes on in your countries trauma Units 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 please it will be very interesting
Thank goodness for the doctors. After all of these, how to say thank you. Many say, that's what hospital bills are for, but doctors and nurses and orderlies are also human. Perhaps they also want a validation from a job well done. How about a thank you note to them that they're effort bear good fruit.
I like how he says it how it is.... "we have to get them moving or they will become a burden to their families and society" lol
Real life Grey's Anatomy! Wow. Im amazed!
they give their life’s
I think all this super fast facilities Shuld also b avlbl in india so that many lives can b saved... I like n salute all the doctors and nurses for thr hard wrk n caring for patient..... Hats off to them...
Its a shame here in Philippines people are shaming doctors in social medias, just imagine the patient to doctor ratio here, also the people's lack of understanding what type of patient gets attention first. 😟
respect 谢谢
Sad for these people. Have a nice day to all patients. 🙂
my parents wanted me to take M.D .. first of all I hate touch skin to skin, bodily fluids etc it make me gag idk why, I can easily faint when I cut myself, I puke when I saw horrible injuries, the deep wounds and bloods is a no no.. to doctors out I have nothing but respect..
In India do we have a special branch for Trauma surgeon for post graduate leaving General surgery??
Here in India, we have to save the patients life first but if we are not able to do so the we have to save ours.