Lin Lin did not respond immediately. She bit her lower lip, her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, her eyes moved back and forth between the instrument and the patient, her brain working rapidly, weighing the pros and cons.
After a long moment, she slowly exhaled and raised her eyes to meet Zhao Ming's. "This method is risky, but there is no better choice right now."
"Reducing the flow rate of the extracorporeal circulation machine allows the organs to resume blood circulation and oxygen supply, which changes instantly. If the control is not good, the organs will fail in minutes, and the vicious cycle in the previous operation will occur again."
"But if we continue like this and the unknown lesions continue to worsen, it will be a dead end."
Zhao Ming nodded heavily, his voice steady and powerful. "I know, so we must make thorough preparations. All departments must work together, and the anesthesia, nursing, and extracorporeal circulation teams must be on full alert. Emergency medications and rescue equipment must be fully prepared. If there's even the slightest sign of an organ failing, the blood flow must be restored immediately. We must not let the situation get out of control."
"Instead of just waiting like this, we might as well give it a try and seize the initiative. Every second of hesitation increases the danger. The patient cannot hold on for too long on the brink of life and death. Even if there is little hope, only by taking the initiative can we have a chance of winning." Zhao Ming's eyes were burning, revealing a determination to fight to the death.
"I also know why you just proposed the idea of reducing the flow rate of the extracorporeal circulation machine." Zhao Ming's words made Lin Lin pause slightly.
"This is one of the few variables in a desperate situation, a tactic that must be resorted to as a last resort."
"Although the risks are as high as walking on a tightrope, as long as the treatment is precise, it is possible to restart the organs. We don't want to watch patients die without hope."
"Next, every step must be done with extreme caution to ensure success on the first try."
Zhao Ming raised his hand and patted Lin Lin's shoulder, saying in a deep voice, "That's right. Let's work together, keep a close eye on all the numbers, and be prepared for any changes."
"I'll go and tell all the departments about the details again, and try to start reducing the dosage and weaning the patient off the ventilator within half an hour. You stay here and keep an eye on the patient. Call me immediately if anything happens." After saying that, Zhao Ming walked out of the ward quickly. His figure revealed a determination to go all out as he made the final, thorough preparations for this life-and-death game.
Lin Lin took a deep breath, stayed beside the patient with full concentration, and stared at the instrument, not missing any abnormalities.
Lin Lin stayed by the patient's bedside, the "beeping" sounds of the surrounding instruments kept echoing, and each sound was like a heavy hammer hitting her heart.
As time passed, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She dared not blink and stared at the numbers jumping on the display screen, as if she wanted to use her eyes to build a protective line for the patient.
Half an hour passed in a flash, and Zhao Ming entered the operating room one after another with the backbone personnel of various departments. The operating room was instantly filled with a terrifying yet fighting spirit-filled atmosphere.
He gave Lin Lin a firm look and whispered, "Let's start." Lin Lin nodded slightly, and stretched out his hands steadily to the extracorporeal circulation machine operation panel. His fingertips trembled slightly but accurately adjusted the knob, and the flow value slowly decreased.
In an instant, the instrument issued an urgent alarm, the patient's blood pressure dropped sharply like a runaway kite, and all the data on the test panel also dropped precipitously.
Lin Lin's face turned pale, but his hands kept moving, and he quickly injected pressor drugs according to the plan; Zhao Ming stared at the test board and gave orders quickly: "Anesthesia Department, deepen anesthesia, Nursing Department, prepare the defibrillator, and the extracorporeal circulation team, be on standby to restore blood flow!" The staff of each department responded quickly and seamlessly, like well-trained soldiers.
Just when everyone thought that the effort was going to fail, the patient's various values seemed to have a last-ditch effort and miraculously stabilized.
The faintly fluctuating heartbeat curve is like a candle lit in the darkness.
Lin Lin breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes red. Zhao Ming's face was also solemn, yet he was relieved to have survived the disaster.
However, something unexpected happened again. The patient's wound suddenly bled, and bean-sized blood beads quickly gathered.
Zhao Ming's pupils shrank, and he made a prompt decision: "Stop disconnecting the machine, restore the original flow, and stop the bleeding quickly!" The instrument nurse quickly handed over the hemostatic forceps, and the surgeon was quick to clamp the bleeding point accurately.
After three long minutes, the bleeding finally stopped. The operating room was dead silent, with only the sound of heavy breathing coming one after another.
Zhao Ming gritted his teeth and said, "Let's do it again! We can't let all our efforts go to waste."
This time, everyone cooperated seamlessly, the flow rate decreased steadily, the patient's organs adapted well, and the values were always maintained within a safe range.
As the extracorporeal circulation machine was completely shut down, the patient's heartbeat became strong and powerful, and the blood oxygen and blood pressure were stable, and the operating room erupted in long-suppressed cheers.
Amidst the cheers, Zhao Ming quickly calmed down and systematically arranged the subsequent medication arrangements: "Let's dilute his healing agent now and use it later! Then give him the blood stasis-removing and absorption-promoting medicine. As for the energy-restoring medicine, we'll decide on it after the patient wakes up. He's not at the stage where it's absolutely necessary yet."
Lin Lin added, "That's right. When diluting the healing agent, you must strictly control the ratio. A 1:5 dilution ratio is the safest. It ensures the full efficacy of the drug while reducing the body's absorption burden."
"Medications that remove blood stasis and promote absorption should be injected slowly. Pay attention to blood return while injecting, and be careful to prevent abnormal vascular pressure."
"Also, although the energy recovery potion isn't urgently needed right now, we'll prepare it in advance and store it in a constant temperature box so it can be used as soon as the patient wakes up."
"Also, I recommend checking the injection site every half hour to prevent local allergies or leakage."
In the ward, all medical orders were implemented in an orderly manner, and the patient's condition became increasingly stable.
The nurses moved quietly between the beds, adjusting the infusion rate and recording vital signs. Everything happened in silence.
Zhao Ming carefully checked the patient's condition again, and after confirming that he was not seriously injured, he walked out of the ward with Lin Lin.
As soon as they stepped into the corridor, Lin Lin pulled Zhao Ming in his arms, frowning slightly as he talked about the interns: "The interns who are rotating with our department this time have quite a few problems."
"For example, during the surgery we observed this morning, we were clearly told to familiarize ourselves with the procedures and take notes, but two of them had their eyes wandering the entire time and were clueless about key steps. Their basic skills were completely weak."
Lin Lin's brows were furrowed, his tone anxious and helpless: "Just like those medicines you just mentioned, if you don't explain clearly, how to use them? They have no idea."
"Interns have a shallow medical foundation and even less practical experience. A slight deviation in the dilution ratio of the healing agent can significantly reduce its effectiveness. Also, if the injection speed and placement of the blood stasis-removing and aspiration-promoting agent are incorrect, not only can it fail to remove blood stasis, it may also cause discomfort to the patient."
Zhao Ming nodded slightly, his expression serious. "You're right, I was negligent. I had hoped to give them a few daily reminders so they could apply what they learned to other situations, but I didn't expect I'd have to teach them step by step." Lin Lin sighed softly and continued, "That's right. And the energy-restoring potion has very demanding storage conditions. It needs to be kept at a constant temperature and protected from light. When to use it and how to judge the right time, if I don't break down all these details, the interns will be completely confused once they start using it."
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