As the sunlight streamed into the hospital room, another day began.
Shen Changchuan survived another night!
At least Commander Shen got through another night safely.
Shen Changchuan's identity was special and his condition was serious, so there were very few people in his ward, and it was very quiet.
Footsteps suddenly echoed in the corridor.
As the morning light streamed through the window, Wei Aiguo saw Song Yan walking out of the light.
Wei Aiguo couldn't help but rush forward, embracing Song Yan despite the presence of others. "Why did you come? Are you feeling alright?"
Song Yan: "I'm fine, everything's alright!"
Wei Aiguo's voice was nasal: "He's not good, he's very bad!"
Perhaps we won't live to see him wake up!
Song Yan and Wei Aiguo gently touched heads together. "We can try!"
Song Yan took a step back. "Can I see Commander Shen's doctor?"
Han, the officer in charge, was always there; he was responsible for coordination and resupply. "That's fine! I'll go coordinate it."
Soon after, Officer Han returned. "Comrade Song Yan, come with me!"
In Han's eyes, Comrade Song Yan was a legendary and remarkable woman, and perhaps she really could save Commander Shen.
The doctor in charge of Shen Changchuan's case is surnamed Liang, and he is the director of the neurosurgery department at the hospital.
Director Liang took out the medical records and gave Song Yan a detailed explanation of Commander Shen's surgery and current condition.
Han, the clerk, said that Song Yan could be fully informed about Commander Shen's situation and that there was no need to keep it a secret from her. She was a traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
I have no problems with my surgery or treatment. So I have nothing to hide.
Both the medical records and the treatment process show that they are very serious and responsible.
Song Yan read it from beginning to end again. "May I go into the ward and see the patient in person?"
Director Liang immediately agreed. "Okay!"
To reduce the chance of infection, the fewer people going in, the better. I'll go in with you!
Song Yan had no objection to this.
Wei Aiguo squeezed Song Yan's hand. "Just do your best, that's good enough!"
Song Yan nodded.
Director Liang's actions were actually out of respect for the patient's family. More importantly, the patient's status was special, and the family could not be directly refused.
Director Liang believes his skills are absolutely elite among professionals. His treatments are flawless.
If Song Yan hadn't been a family member of the patient, she, as a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, wouldn't have been qualified to see the patient's medical records.
If you want to visit a patient, you can only do so as a family member of the patient, not as a doctor.
When Song Yan saw Shen Changchuan, his heart clenched.
Song Yan had a very deep impression of his first meeting with Commander Shen.
Putting aside their future interactions and relationship, just considering what happened back then... Song Yan felt sorry for him.
How could someone so good have turned out like this?
Song Yan stood by the bed without moving. As a doctor, she needed to calm herself down and not let emotions cloud her judgment of the illness.
Director Liang waited patiently.
The family's feelings are understandable.
After calming down, Song Yan placed his hand on Shen Changchuan's wrist.
His skin was burning; he had a fever.
Song Yan raised his wrist and looked at his watch to accurately count his pulse.
Song Yan asked, "What are your body temperature, blood pressure, and respiration rates now?"
Director Liang gestured for the on-duty nurse to answer.
Nurse: "Temperature 39.2 degrees Celsius, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, blood pressure 130/70 mmHg."
Song Yan nodded; the situation was relatively optimistic. "Approximately how much urine have you produced since 8 a.m. yesterday?"
Nurse: "So far, the urine output is approximately 1600 ml!"
Director Liang was somewhat surprised that a traditional Chinese medicine doctor was so concerned about Western medical data. It's not that traditional Chinese medicine doctors don't use this information; traditional Chinese medicine medical records do document these things. But in Director Liang's mind, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners don't care about these things.
Song Yan: "Director Liang, I've seen it. Right now, the patients' nutritional support relies entirely on intravenous infusions."
In such a high fever situation, the patient's physical exertion is definitely greater than the nutritional support.
I think we should increase our nutritional intake, don't you think?
Director Liang nodded. "That's true."
Do you recommend nasogastric feeding and a liquid diet?
That would indeed be very beneficial for the patient.
At first, Commander Shen's vital signs were very unstable. If a nasogastric tube were inserted, the stimulation of the nasopharynx could cause respiratory and cardiac arrest.
His blood pressure had just stabilized when he developed a persistent high fever, so he kept…
Song Yan understood that Commander Shen's condition was already so serious, and any stimulus could worsen it; the doctors didn't want to take that risk. Patients in this situation would remain extremely critical even decades later. Given the medical conditions at the time, their chances of survival were slim.
The fluids and energy being administered intravenously are sufficient to sustain his life.
Song Yan: "If there's an intracranial infection after open craniocerebral surgery..." With current medical technology and medications, it would probably be certain death. "Commander Shen's pulse is very strong right now. First of all, his heart function is good. Apart from the fever, his other vital signs are stable. I think he should be able to tolerate nasogastric feeding!"
"With nasogastric feeding, not only can we increase his nutrition, but we can also give him traditional Chinese medicine to help him overcome illness and strengthen his body!"
Providing patients with enhanced nutrition and boosting their immunity is indeed extremely beneficial in fighting infection.
Director Liang: "In that case, I will organize a consultation immediately."
Furthermore, we can invite a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for a consultation; Comrade Song, please join us!
Song Yan: "Okay!"
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