The centralized treatment area is not far from Tiezhashan; it only took a quarter of an hour to reach it.
Two yamen runners were on duty at the gate. The registrar gave them a brief instruction, and soon an old man hurried over.
"Sixth Prince, this is Doctor Cui, the mine's medical officer, who is also in charge of the centralized treatment of the wounded."
The old man tore off the fine linen cloth from his face and hurriedly bowed.
There were very deep marks on both sides of his nose, indicating that he wore it every day. Qin Zhaoyue recognized these marks all too well.
"Take me to see him, and tell me about the treatment plan while you're at it."
"yes!"
Doctor Cui assumed it was just a routine inspection by the imperial court, and continued to explain as he led the people inside.
"The treatment area is divided into three sections: the 'Filthy Patient Area,' the 'Healing Patient Area,' and the 'Cleansing Patient Area,' which respectively accommodate patients with severe illness, mild illness, and those under observation."
Each block is thirty paces apart, with lime paving marking the boundaries between them..."
Unlike Mingyan County, the resettlement and treatment here are quite well-organized.
Normally, county government offices do not have medical officers, but Chiyan County is an exception.
Iron mining was a government-run business, and injuries and fatalities were commonplace, which is why an official position was created as an exception.
Qin Zhaoyue had occasionally heard of mine collapses in her previous life, let alone now.
I heard that the mining method still uses the blasting method, which involves burning the rocks and then pouring water on them to break up the ore veins. You can imagine how dangerous it is.
Theophylline poisoning is not even recorded in medical books, but it is a common injury in mines, and there are certain patterns to follow.
The debridement method used is the same as that used for treating metal wounds. A solution of three parts salt and seven parts water is used to soak a fine linen cloth and then gently wipe the wound to remove the attached mineral residue.
For minor injuries, melt alum in a ceramic pot, add beeswax and stir well. When it is slightly warm, apply it to the wound. After solidification, it will form a protective film.
For slightly more severe cases, apply the Three Yellow Mud, which is made by grinding Phellodendron bark, Coptis chinensis, and rhubarb into powder, mixing it with bitter wine, and then applying it as a poultice.
Then, decoct three qian of Coptis chinensis, two qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, two qian of Phellodendron chinense, and three Gardenia jasminoides fruits to make Coptis chinensis Decoction for internal use.
Seriously injured patients present many challenges, and routine wound cleaning is often ineffective.
The white powder, made from mercury, ferrous sulfate, and saltpeter, must be dipped in mulberry bark paper and inserted into the rotten flesh to draw out pus.
After the rotten flesh has fallen off, apply the Regenerating Jade Red Ointment.
That's where the problem lies.
"The effect of Baijiangdan in draining pus is generally poor. If the necrotic tissue is not removed and external pathogens invade, the chances of saving the patient are... only two or three out of ten."
Qin Zhaoyue understood that this meant the secondary infection was severe.
Medical books should mention the practice of removing flesh to treat wounds, but under current sterilization conditions, she couldn't say whether removing rotten flesh or not would cause greater harm.
After listening to the doctor's explanation, I realized that if the treatment was not done properly and without antibiotics, death... was inevitable.
Faced with a situation she couldn't help, Qin Zhaoyue didn't wallow in self-pity. After inspecting the area and finding that what the physician had said was true, she decided to leave.
Just before getting into the carriage, she thought for a moment and decided to mention it again.
"Dr. Cui, have you ever heard of a type of maggot that only eats rotten flesh and not fresh meat?"
"this……"
Qin Zhaoyue could have just given her a heads-up, but she only vaguely remembered a limping doctor in an American TV series using this method.
Whether these maggots can be found, and whether they can be used as a disinfectant on the injured, are all unknown.
"If there is no cure, Dr. Cui might as well give it a try."
Without waiting for a response, Qin Zhaoyue lifted the curtain and stepped into the carriage.
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In an abandoned mine, Jiang Mingyuan suddenly drew a dagger from his waist and thrust it forward without even looking.
But the next moment, the dagger was caught between two fingers and could not be advanced any further.
In the dim light of the tinderbox, Jiang Mingyuan could see the person opposite her clearly, but she was stunned on the spot.
The woman, veiled, was completely different from what I had imagined.
"Who are you?"
The woman released the dagger and took out a token from her bosom.
Three inches of black iron were cold-forged into a narrow, willow-leaf shape, with serrated dark lines quenched along the edges, giving it a matte bluish-gray luster, and the Big Dipper constellation was engraved on the front.
Jiang Mingyuan gasped, "This is... the Xuanji Guard token!"
"Hidden Insect"'s eyes darkened slightly. He could recognize the style of the token at a glance, so he must not be an unknown person.
"Who are you, and why do you intend to approach the Princess?"
Jiang Mingyuan's gaze darted back and forth between the token and her face, but she ultimately chose to answer:
"Jiang Mingyuan, constable of Chiyan County."
The Xuanji Guard was the pinnacle of her ideals, which is why she recognized the design of the token at a glance.
"As for why you approached the Princess... you still need to prove your identity."
A token doesn't prove anything; it might just be a trick used by the person behind the scenes to extract information.
As soon as he finished speaking, the sword pointed at Jiang Mingyuan's brow.
She instinctively tried to dodge, but found that she couldn't move her body at all and could only watch helplessly as the sword finger approached.
The moment her fingertips touched her brow, a stormy sea of emotions surged through Jiang Mingyuan's mind.
Her consciousness transformed into a small boat, as if it would be completely submerged by a single wave.
As the sword was withdrawn, Jiang Mingyuan regained her mobility, but couldn't help swallowing hard. "This... what level is this?"
"Third rank, is that enough?" The cool voice sounded as if it were describing something utterly mundane.
Third-grade... Although Jiang Mingyuan had never seen it before and it was too far out of reach, the power that had just appeared in her mind made her believe it.
Although she had gathered some evidence, Jiang Mingyuan felt it was not enough to warrant a third-grade expert personally interrogating her.
It is perfectly reasonable that the eldest princess would have the Xuanji Guard secretly protecting her when she travels.
After a quick deliberation, Jiang Mingyuan revealed the truth: "I want to get close to the Princess because I suspect someone is illegally mining iron ore!"
The expression on Yin Zhe's face, hidden behind the veil, finally changed, and her lips were pursed into a line.
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