Chapter 0001: For the Lives of Thirty-Six Children
"Let's give it a try? It's easy to say. If something goes wrong, who will take responsibility?"
If one fails, their future will be completely ruined
Lin Qingyuan looked at Qin Luo, uncertain whether he should trust him. However, the bright and resolute gaze of Qin Luo instilled a strong sense of conviction in him
Moreover, seeing him in such a sickly state truly makes it difficult to trust him
Alright. Let us assume your hypothesis is valid. How is cholera transmitted? Why are others not affected? Those nurses also entered the monitoring room. Why did they not exhibit any abnormal conditions?
No one answered, and everyone who made eye contact with him instinctively avoided him
Yes. Acupuncture, supplemented with traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning. Of course, it should be done as soon as possible. If the infant's organs fail, then there will be no way to remedy it
A faint sigh escaped my heart
However, thirty-six infants are suffering from severe lung infections, characterized by coarse breath sounds and increased tracheal secretions. They exhibit high fever and are simultaneously experiencing urinary tract infections, putting their internal organs at risk of failure. This is very similar to a type of cholera bacillus that has long been extinct in the Huaxia nation.
I will take responsibility for it. Lin Qingyuan and Qin Luo said simultaneously
"This is what you said yourself. Everyone can be a witness to it." Ma Youcai squinted his eyes and smiled darkly. His orange peel face, covered with acne scars, made one want to stomp on it fiercely.
Originally, Lin Qingyuan had no intention of inviting this young man to join the expert group, but this afternoon he took the initiative to come forward, appearing very eager and enthusiastic
I must have been incredibly unfortunate to be assigned to this dreadful task.
Qin Luo had no idea what fear was, and said loudly: "I think this is cholera"
The two exchanged a glance, and a sense of shared honor and disgrace gradually developed between them.
How do you know it is not cholera
Qin Luo's expression darkened. Anyone would feel embarrassed when being accused like this
He does not care about the lives of those children; he only wants to secure his own position
Looking at the young man, he asked: "Qin Luo, do you have anything to say?"
Before the results of the bacterial culture are available, we do not have any good solutions. How can we prescribe medication without a proper diagnosis?" said the middle-aged doctor with glasses in a harsh tone
How can I forget him?
"No. However, we cannot take such risks lightly. What if the condition worsens after administering traditional Chinese medicine to those newborns? You should understand that those children's bodies cannot be subjected to further turmoil." The deputy director argued persuasively.
Understood. Qin Luo nodded seriously. After a moment of hesitation, he said: "This is a mutated strain of the cholera bacterium. There was a small-scale outbreak in Malaysia two years ago"
Recalling the family background of this young man, Lin Qingyuan's expression brightened, and a glimmer of hope arose in his heart
Qin Luo stood up and looked at the elderly man in front of him, whose hair was graying at the temples, and he sighed softly in his heart
In his eyes, having Qin Luo treat the illness is merely "foolish meddling"
He sat in the corner at the edge of the conference room, and if it were not for his sudden outburst, he would have been almost overlooked by everyone.
He is the grandson of a close friend of mine. That friend has made significant contributions in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, Lin Qingyuan explained
The president of the affiliated hospital of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lin Qingyuan, turned off the television and addressed the audience present:
"Observing the pulse, it appears to be a lung infection. However, all antiviral medications have been administered, yet there has been no improvement, which raises questions." An elderly traditional Chinese medicine practitioner remarked.
After the two individuals finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the conference room
Are there any treatment methods
At this time, still trying to use connections and favors from within. Deputy Dean Ma Youcai murmured. Although his voice was low, everyone in the conference room could hear him
What is even more peculiar is that, despite his youth, he is dressed in a long black robe that is completely incongruous with his image
Bang
"This is outrageous," the vice dean said angrily. "Dean, you cannot joke with the lives of dozens of children. What does a mere child know about this?"
Lin Qingyuan's expression darkened further. After glancing at him, he said: "Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. Let's see what Qin Luo has to say. Perhaps he really has some good suggestions."
"I beg you." Lin Qingyuan walked up to Qin Luo and patted his shoulder heavily
Young people, if you do not understand, do not speak carelessly. How could it possibly be cholera? Those newborns have always been in the NICU. They have never been outside. Do you understand what NICU means? Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which is completely isolated from the outside air
He smiled as he surveyed the experts and professors present, his slender fingers, resembling those of a woman, gently tapping on the table. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and the pride on his face was restrained and subtle, akin to an officer inspecting soldiers.
A wrinkled old scholar's attire, looking nothing like the youth of this international metropolis, Beijing
Everyone present here is an expert in this field. There are those from affiliated hospitals, as well as high-caliber individuals drawn from other hospitals. We have been entrusted with a critical mission, bearing the expectations of the government and the people. I will not waste time with unnecessary words; let us all discuss and see what measures can be taken to save the lives of these thirty-six children
Moreover, even if they have suggestions in their hearts, they do not dare to voice them
Although one can remain aloof from the matter, ... ...
What do others have to say?" Lin Qingyuan's gaze swept over the doctors present, urging them to respond.
Upon hearing that someone was willing to offer suggestions, the attention of more than twenty doctors present was focused entirely on the speaker
It seems that my professional career is coming to an end
He fears that young people will freeze up and dare not say anything
If these children encounter misfortune, as the principal, he indeed must bear the responsibility
Since there are fools willing to take on the responsibility, then go ahead and give it a try
However, his complexion was as pale as paper, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness
If successful, it would be quite favorable, gaining both fame and fortune. Not only would it be widely reported by the newspaper, but there is also a possibility of receiving recognition from the hospital upon returning
In the neonatal intensive care unit, thirty-six infants collectively reported critical conditions, with thirty-six fragile lives that have just entered this world facing imminent danger
Do you have a better solution? Lin Qingyuan coldly asked the vice president. This guy, relying on his strong backing, often argued with him.
Is it possible that he truly has something to rely on
I have some thoughts. "Someone suddenly spoke up, breaking the deathly silence of the conference room
The viewpoints from both the Eastern and Western perspectives truly reflect the thoughts of everyone present
The entire venue was in an uproar
Yes, the young man said
"Director, rest assured," Qin Luo said solemnly
"For the sake of those thirty-six innocent children, I shall be a fool just this once," Qin Luo said to himself
What made some people on site feel uncomfortable was that, in his eyes, they seemed to have become soldiers waiting for inspection
Undoubtedly, this m.hetushu.com is one of the most serious medical accidents in the Huaxia nation
The female host, dressed in a gray professional suit, addressed the countless viewers in front of the television. The background of the scene featured the golden plaque of the First Affiliated Hospital of Yanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Who is willing to take the blame for this?
Dear audience, let us pray together for these thirty-six lovely children
If it were not for the seriousness of this occasion, many people would likely burst out laughing
Originally, I intended to invite Qin Luo's grandfather to come out of retirement to help us, but unexpectedly, that old fellow claimed he was ill and unwell. He said that his grandson happened to be going to Yanjing on business and that he could handle any matters on his behalf.
If we can save these children, there will certainly be no shortage of rewards and recognition
The hair is black and smooth, covering half of the eyes. The cheeks are delicate, and the gaze is bright and spirited, making him quite a handsome young man.
Even if someone occasionally shifts their gaze to his face, they would assume he is a disciple of that old Chinese medicine doctor or a figure like a driver or secretary.
Thirty-six children... Thinking about the responsibility I am about to bear for this medical incident sends a chill down my spine
For the sake of an old friend, he cannot just drive someone away
I am not sure how I got infected, Qin Luo said
The beautiful face of the female host was filled with worry as she looked up at the towering hospital building and said, "The hospital has established an emergency rescue team composed of several medical experts. I hope they can use their skilled hands to revive and save these thirty-six delicate yet battle-worn little lives"
"You little rascal, do you know what cholera represents? If we were to make this news public, it would likely cause a panic in society"
Boom
"Then go ahead and speak. Don't be afraid. What do you have to say? https://m.hetushucom.com, we are brainstorming together now." Lin Qingyuan forced a stiff smile on his face.
"Rest assured. If anything happens, I will just resign," Lin Qingyuan said with a look of disdain, fully aware of what he was thinking.
"Qin Luo, are you sure?" Lin Qingyuan asked anxiously
"Alright. You are the dean, so whatever you say goes. However, if anything goes wrong, you will be fully responsible for it," the vice dean said with a gloomy expression, but inside he was overjoyed.
In this era of dwindling faith, there are certain matters that require someone to step forward and take responsibility
How did he enter the expert group? someone questioned
Forget it. Let him go out. We will continue our discussion
The condition was discovered this morning. Thirty-six infants simultaneously exhibited symptoms of fever and vomiting. According to the records in the casebook, all thirty-six newborns are suffering from varying degrees of pulmonary infection. The hospital has stated that the cause of the infection is still under further investigation, and it is reported to be an invasion by a novel virus
Let him give it a try. Lin Qingyuan finally made up his mind. Of course, he had no better options.
At this critical juncture, he still does not forget the class struggle. As long as it is something he insists on, he takes an opposing stance.
But if the treatment is ineffective and fails to save these children, wouldn't I become the guilty party?
What can such a young fellow learn, even with a good family background?
The serious situation we are facing is well known to everyone. If all of this becomes a reality, it will be a disgrace in the history of medicine and the largest medical scandal in the world. The hospital's reputation will be irreparably damaged, and the renowned affiliated hospital of the Traditional Chinese Medicine University in Yanjing will completely lose the trust of its patients