Chapter 0007: The Minions and the Drowning Child

On the other end of the phone, someone shouted: "Jack, this is the mayor's father. I'm by Lake Tahoe, and there's a child who has drowned. I just pulled him out and I'm preparing to bring him to you. I'm driving, and the child and his father are in the car."

Luffy said seriously: "However, it is still too early for us to celebrate the miracle of life. The child is still in a critical phase and has inhaled a significant amount of river water, which greatly increases the risk of lung infection. Here, we can only provide first aid; we do not have an ICU or various facilities. You should quickly take the child to the emergency department in Carson so they can arrange for comprehensive follow-up examinations and treatment."

The man took off his sunglasses and mask, saying: "My name is Lucas, I am 17 years old, and you can tell at a glance what my problem is"

Another 2 minutes passed, and Lu Fei felt increasingly fatigued, yet he maintained a high frequency of over 120 times per minute. Lu Fei thought to himself: Fortunately, I exercised enough in the evening; otherwise, I would not be able to hold on now, and my movements would not be executed properly

This is a wealthy magnate living in Los Angeles, who came on vacation with his son. They rented a small yacht from us to fish on Lake Tahoe. The son caught a big fish, but unexpectedly, the fish was so large that it pulled the child directly into the water. Fortunately, the father reacted quickly and jumped into the water to rescue his son.

Is the child breathing? If not, please ask his father to perform chest compressions, laying the child flat on the back seat. The father should extend his arms straight and compress at a rate of approximately 120 times per minute, ensuring the chest sinks in more than 3 centimeters. Then, every 15 seconds, give the child one rescue breath by pinching the nose and blowing air until the child's chest rises.

The child is no longer breathing, and his father is doing as you instructed

Luffy smiled and said: "Alright, when you get home, remember to treat him to some beef; he shouldn't eat carrots for now. You all can go; today, I will consider that I have not received you at wwwhetushu.com, and you do not need to pay the consultation fee."

Recently, it is necessary to consume meals containing at least 3 grams of fat with each meal to ensure that carotene can be quickly absorbed by the body, and naturally, it will improve in a few days. Otherwise, it is uncertain how much longer the "little yellow man" will have to endure, Luffy joked

Jesse happily held Luffy's hand and said, "I knew you were a good person. Thank you, Doctor Jack. We are leaving now"

Luffy saw that his father had not left yet, and casually asked about how children drown

I will arrive at the clinic in about 2 minutes; the child has been submerged for possibly 5 or 6 minutes now

Jesse let out a sigh and admonished Lucas, "What are you eating, vegetables? Have you turned into a rabbit, eating carrots as your meal?"

"What exactly is the illness? Is it serious?" Jesse asked anxiously

Pity me, the people of this world, for there are indeed many troubles; if you can help, please do so

After Mandy arranged for Chris, she led two individuals into the clinic. The man and woman who entered included Jesse, the cashier from the supermarket, whom Lu Fei recognized. The man wore sunglasses and a mask, obscuring his features.

Jesse anxiously said: "Doctor Jack, how should this illness be treated, and how much will it cost? We did not purchase health insurance this year"

I have noticed that my entire body has turned yellow for about 2 to 3 days. I mainly eat carrots and green leafy vegetables, consuming approximately 3 to 4 carrots at each meal, while I hardly eat any meat or staple foods.

Oh, what is your son's name? Let him tell me. Take off the sunglasses and mask; there is no one here except for me and Nurse Mandy.

"It is open," shouted the old man.

"Stop, first of all, Jesse, you must not cry. We haven't figured out the situation yet, so don't cry out loud, as it affects your judgment. Secondly, at first glance, it seems you don't have any vital signs that contradict the book," Lu Fei interrupted her.

Seeing Callahan a bit tense, Luffy continued, "Don't worry, it seems that there are basically no major issues at the moment. Follow my instructions: Mandy will continue to administer intravenous electrolyte supplementation to little Enrique, and Dad will arrange to send them to the emergency department of St. Cassie Hospital in Carson City. I will call my teacher, Mr. Anderson from the emergency department of St. Cassie Hospital."

Lucas shyly said: "I am in love, and I love my girlfriend Moira very much. By the way, she is a vegetarian, and in order to align with her, I also started eating vegetarian food since last month. Everyone says that a vegetarian diet is beneficial for health"

Around 3:30 PM, the phone on Lu Fei's desk rang. Lu Fei casually picked it up and asked, "Who is this? This is the clinic in Aoguli Town, and I am the on-duty doctor, Jack."

Lu Fei waited at the entrance for half a minute when a Ford Raptor F-150 quickly drove into the open space in front of the clinic from the road. With a screeching halt, an elderly man and a middle-aged man holding a child rushed out from the front and back doors, respectively. Lu Fei directed them to carry the child into the clinic and place him on the examination bed

I also have a matter to trouble you with, Father," Luffy said, explaining the situation of the female drifter, Chris, to the mayor. He hoped the mayor could offer Chris a job at the clinic, to watch the door and clean up, allowing her to stay at the clinic for a period of time, with a monthly stipend of 2,000 USD for food and clothing. Otherwise, the person they had just saved would be left to fend for herself outside, risking the chance of infection and illness.

"Do you have any discomfort?" Lu Fei began the examination, first listening to Lucas's heartbeat and lungs, then asking Mandy to bring over the blood pressure monitor to measure his blood pressure

"Alright, the mayor is indeed wise and formidable. Here are some purchase orders for medical equipment and pharmaceuticals; could you please sign them for us?" Mandy took the opportunity to negotiate with the mayor.

Jesse was listening from the side, with a drooping face, looking as if he was about to cry at any moment

Luffy looked up and was taken aback; Lucas's entire face, neck, and exposed skin were a deep yellow!

Lu Fei swiftly intubated the child, at which point his years of training proved invaluable. Lu Fei's hands were remarkably steady and precise, successfully placing the tube in the trachea with a single motion, and he immediately activated the oxygen supply.

Mandy, you heard the phone. As soon as the child arrives, quickly establish an intravenous line and prepare adrenaline, atropine, and lidocaine. You get ready, and I will go out to meet them.

Father continued to apply pressure, the old man stepped aside, and Mandy established an intravenous access

Everyone sprang into action, and the old man called for a police car to take the father and son to Carson, which would be quicker. Nurse Mandy soon hung the IV bag in the car and instructed the officers to ensure it did not fall. Five minutes later, the police car rushed off to Carson with Callahan and Enrique.

At that moment, the water in the child's mouth suddenly sprayed out, and he coughed loudly. After a while, the child finally expelled all the water and cried out with a loud "wah".

The mayor pondered for a moment and agreed, after all, they are all respectable individuals, and they do possess a compassionate heart

Luffy raised his eyebrows, already pondering: "How long has the whole body been yellow? What do vegetarians mainly eat?"

Lu Fei received several elderly patients with chronic illnesses, measured their blood pressure, checked their temperature, and attended to the daily living precautions for these seniors. Before long, it was time for lunch

"The luckiest one should be Jack, as he took office today; otherwise, the child would have died," Mandy said, looking at Luffy with admiration.

Luffy smiled and said: "Lucas's illness is indeed rare, as he ingested an excessive amount of β-carotene, leading to 'carotenemia,' which caused temporary yellowing of the skin. In simple terms, it means he ate too many carrots!"

The father turned to Lu Fei excitedly and said: "I am Callahan, visiting from Los Angeles. You saved my son Enrique, thank you very much! I must repay you!"

Luffy ran out, and Mandy responded from the clinic with a distant acknowledgment.

Jesse awkwardly held back tears, and Luffy asked again: "Have there been any changes in your life and diet recently?"

Luffy smiled and said: "It is mainly thanks to my father, who provided timely assistance, and Mandy, who is very professional. The child is temporarily out of danger.

Jack, thank you for yesterday. Boss Tracy Zhang asked me to express her gratitude to you. Please feel free to visit when you have time

"Hello, Dad. Do as I say and answer my questions concisely. Turn on the speakerphone." Luffy immediately sat up straight

Luffy called Dr. Anderson at Saint Cassie, briefly describing the patient's condition. Anderson praised Jack for his excellent work and expressed his satisfaction. The two exchanged a few jokes before ending the call

Mandy stared at the ECG monitor and said loudly to Lu Fei, "Jack, the heartbeat seems to have returned, but it is unstable." At that moment, the child suddenly lifted his body on his own. Lu Fei quickly released his grip, realizing that the child was about to have a severe vomiting reaction. He immediately removed the tube from the trachea.

"No problem, I will resolve these administrative issues," the mayor assured.

How many minutes do you have left to reach the clinic? How many minutes has it been since the child drowned?

Mandy is about to retrieve the electrocardiogram monitor, and at this moment, the child has been unconscious from drowning for nearly 10 minutes

"I don't know, I just feel unwell all over. Am I going to die soon?" Lucas asked with a mournful expression.

Of course he is very fortunate, and the two points of his good fortune are: first, he knows me and has my phone number; second, I am dining at the lakeside restaurant and reading a book, just a 3-minute drive away. You all know what happened next," the old man said proudly

Luffy and Mandy went to a nearby fast food restaurant, and after having a hamburger set, they returned to the clinic. In the afternoon, not many people came in, probably because it was the first day and the residents of the town were still unaware that the clinic had resumed normal operations. However, there were quite a few appointment calls.

Yes, I invited him back, haha

Alright, drive safely and get here as soon as possible. I will be at the clinic entrance. As soon as you arrive, we will take the child into the clinic together. You can hang up the phone now.

"The child's father, step aside, I will take over. Mandy, administer adrenaline; if ineffective, push atropine and lidocaine after one minute." Lu Fei shouted while beginning chest compressions for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Compared to the child's father, Lu Fei's compressions were much more standard. He gripped his hands in the proper position, extended his arms straight, and pressed down on the child's sternum, with each compression sinking more than 3 centimeters. After completing a set of compressions, Lu Fei continued while issuing medical orders: "Initiate cardiac monitoring." Compared to the child's father, Lu Fei's compressions were much more standard. He gripped his hands in the proper position, extended his arms straight, and pressed down on the child's sternum, with each compression sinking more than 3 centimeters. After completing a set of compressions, Lu Fei continued while issuing medical orders: "Initiate cardiac monitoring."

"This is for my son. My son has contracted a strange illness and is also very shy. I am extremely worried. Today, I specifically took half a day off to accompany him to the doctor."

With a sigh of relief, everyone exhaled. The town mayor and the children's father joyfully exchanged high-fives.

I know what illness you have said Lu Fei with a smile

At this moment, the child was able to breathe independently and intermittently spoke a few words to his father. Lu Fei continued to monitor the child's vital signs, and both the heartbeat and breathing gradually returned to normal.

Do not worry, I assure you that treating this illness will not cost any money, as long as your son is not afraid of breaking up, stops excessively consuming carrots, refrains from a purely vegetarian diet, and increases his intake of high-fat foods, such as milk and beef. He will see improvement immediately

Jesse, there is no need to be overly polite; I am also a resident of the town. By the way, are you here for your own treatment or for this gentleman?