Chapter 666: Patient Improves, Urgent
There is no past experience to refer to in determining this quantity.
The best way is to conduct a routine blood test, take samples directly from the patient, etc., test the zombie virus content in the blood, and then make a comprehensive estimate.
It doesn't need to be 100% accurate, just a rough estimate will do.
"Team Leader Li, the patient's heart rate has dropped!"
The doctor responsible for monitoring the patient's vital signs reported.
"I can breathe too!"
Just now, the patient's breathing stopped for a while, and that was the most dangerous moment.
In the early stages, the oxygen demand of zombie virus infected people is similar to that of normal people. As the infection time increases, their bodies will gradually mutate and their oxygen demand will gradually decrease.
"Great! Keep watching!"
As the commander-in-chief, Li Quan's face was full of excitement.
It's not that he is not mature enough, but that such a big breakthrough has been achieved and successfully tested on patients, and anyone would be extremely excited.
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Because the observation period after the patient takes the medicine will be at least two or three days, or even longer.
Li Quan made a special schedule.
Ensure that there is someone on duty 24 hours a day.
The main thing is to closely observe the patient's vital signs, nerve changes, internal organ changes, bone changes, zombie virus conditions, etc.
Many things are being done by trial and error for the first time, and require the collection of first-hand data.
After the patient takes the medicine, a series of changes will definitely occur as the zombie virus in the body is destroyed.
Which are the good changes?
Anything that is bad needs to be recorded in detail.
This can provide a basis for future clinical medication.
It is now known that if the zombie virus infection lasts for more than three months, the patient's bones will be strengthened and the ulceration and pus on the body surface will be alleviated.
These are all good changes brought about by the zombie virus.
So after the zombie virus is eradicated, will the good changes it brought about revert back to normal?
No one can say for sure.
In addition, the zombie virus can cause serious damage to the patient's nerves and brain.
Based on the known data, after a patient's nerves and brain are damaged, they will not slowly repair themselves like bones and joints.
Trauma to the nervous system may be irreparable throughout life.
Three days passed.
Li Quan spends more than twelve hours in the laboratory every day. In addition to being the commander-in-chief, he still personally works on new treatment research.
For example, now that we have developed a prescription that can weaken the zombie virus’s defenses, can we also develop a prescription that can weaken the zombie virus’s other abilities?
Prevent the zombie virus from replicating itself, or slow down its replication rate.
Or reduce the attack power of zombie viruses, or even seal them and make them harmless. Coexist with patients, like many bacteria, and exist in the patient's body for life, but will not cause harm to the patient.
These studies are all new research directions.
If successful, there would be no need to resort to fighting fire with fire.
People infected with the zombie virus can be cured by directly using medicine.
Now using methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to fight the zombie virus is somewhat like driving away wolves and tigers.
By the time the tigers are eliminated, the remaining wolves will also be a nuisance.
"How's it going today?"
Li Quan walked into the laboratory and asked the staff on duty in a gentle tone.
Each group of people who stay in the laboratory to observe and record various data consists of about six to seven people.
Because it involves multiple fields, it cannot be operated by one person.
And every profession has its specialization.
Some people specialize in neurology, some in orthopedics, and some in internal medicine.
Only by letting professionals do professional things can the accuracy of data be guaranteed.
Some subtle changes in the patient can also be discovered in time.
"Reporting to the team leader, the patient's vital signs were stable last night, and his overall condition is stable. After a blood test, it was found that more than 98% of the zombie virus in the patient's body has been eliminated. There are still about 2% fighting stubbornly."
"Dean, there are no obvious degenerative changes in the patient's bones. There are no obvious changes in strength tests and bone and joint flexibility. However, with the death of the zombie virus, the patient's bones have not continued to strengthen. Some special substances secreted are also almost stagnant."
Tang Zhengyuan happened to stay behind to work the night shift last night.
He is responsible for recording bone data.
"Well, this is a good sign. Perhaps the use of zombie viruses to treat stubborn diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and lumbar disc herniation will be possible in the near future."
Li Quan nodded with satisfaction.
Using viruses to treat diseases, six years ago, Li Quan would never have dared to think about it.
Now it is expected to become a reality.
"Team Leader Li, the patient's internal organs are functioning well overall. I tried to feed the patient half a spoonful of rice porridge last night. Although the patient resisted, he did not vomit again."
This is another good phenomenon.
Before receiving medication, the patient only drank fresh blood and ate fresh meat.
Moreover, people infected with the zombie virus are particularly interested in human blood and flesh.
"Professor Dai, how is the patient's nervous system? Are there any benign changes?" Li Quan looked at the former team leader Dai.
In the first two days, Team Leader Dai was somewhat resistant to Li Quan.
After all, Li Quan took his position as team leader.
But now, as Li Quan expected, Team Leader Dai has put aside his prejudices for fame and gain, and has begun to truly integrate into the work team.
In the field of neurology, Team Leader Dai’s medical skills are indeed impressive.
Even if it’s not the best in the country, it’s at least one of the best in the country.
"The patient's nervous system has not deteriorated further, but it has not improved either. Team Leader Li also knows that nerve cells are the only known non-renewable cells in the human body. After being attacked by the zombie virus, they have lost most of their activity. It's like a 17 or 18-year-old boy turning into a 70 or 80-year-old man.
The patient's nervous system is now severely degraded.
They have almost completely lost their sense of pain and taste.
But their hearing is much stronger than that of normal people, at least three times stronger.
Their vision has also deteriorated significantly. But they can still see, a bit like they are nearsighted. "
Team leader Dai reported to Li Quan the data he observed.
"Well, this is the best result. Repairing nerve cells is really difficult."
Li Quan nodded, quite satisfied with the result.
Nerve cells are non-regenerative. Even though his meridian-opening skills have now reached the master level, there is still no way to repair this irreversible neuropathy.
His meridian-opening technique is mainly used to repair blocked nerves or poor nerve connections after surgery.
Li Quan has a way to use a combination of surgery and medication to allow those unconnected nerve bundles to reconnect on their own.
You know, a nerve as thin as a hair contains thousands of nerve filaments that conduct micro-current signals. Even an expert surgeon, especially a neurosurgeon, cannot connect thousands of nerve filaments at the micrometer level under a microscope.
Normally, surgeons rely on their experience to align nerves, which are as thick as a hair, one by one under a microscope.
As for whether the thousands of nerve filaments in the nerves can be aligned accurately, that can only be left to fate.
Therefore, many people find that they have lost some of their functions after undergoing major surgical procedures.
For example, patients who have undergone finger replantation surgery will find that although the reattached finger survives, it is often numb.
Or the movements are not flexible, the body cannot bend, or most of the sense of touch is gone.
The reason is that the nerve filaments are not in the right places.
Some of them find new loves and connect to other nerve filaments as they grow on their own.
The human nervous system is like a sophisticated circuit board.
The nerve guide wire is equivalent to the silk road mentioned above.
The consequence of incorrect connection is that the correct nerve signals can no longer be transmitted.
For example, pain nerve signals can no longer be transmitted back.
Or the touch signal can no longer be transmitted back.
Will cause some neurological dysfunction.
"How is the patient's brain?" Li Quan looked at the brain expert, Professor Hawking's disciple.
Song Xiaoling, chief physician, is now a famous neurosurgeon at the Beijing No. 1 Hospital.
"Well... the patient's brain was severely damaged after being attacked by the zombie virus. His current cognitive level is equivalent to that of a six-month-old baby, but he still retains a small part of his previous wisdom or memory. I found that when I showed his wedding photos when he was young, he would have obvious emotional fluctuations. This means that he can still remember some things from the past.
But his thinking ability is extremely poor now, probably even worse than that of a six-month-old baby.
After taking the medicine, the patient's brain has not shown any significant improvement. However, it has not been further damaged. I believe that over time, the patient's brain function can be partially restored.
I don’t dare to expect a complete recovery, but at least being able to live a normal life is a great thing.
Also, the patient's cerebellum was barely damaged.
From this point of view, I doubt whether the zombie virus has its own intelligence? Or it has its own cognition. It will not attack the patient's cerebellum, nor will it attack the patient's auditory nerves. "
Dr. Song Xiaoling reported the patient's brain changes to Li Quan.
At the same time, he also gave some of his own inferences.
“Do viruses have their own intelligence?”
Li Quan's eyes lit up slightly.
This was the first time he had heard of this view.
However, all animals in the world possess a certain degree of intelligence.
Viruses are microorganisms, and animals are derived from microorganisms. Based on this logic, it seems reasonable that viruses have their own intelligence.
What's more, this is not an ordinary virus, but an alien virus from outer space.
Perhaps it really comes from a more advanced civilization.
Then we cannot use common sense to infer it.
"Doctor Song's observations are very careful and his analysis is very valuable for reference. I'll write it down for you."
As a leader, Li Quan knows that only by clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments can the experts, famous doctors and scholars under him work harder.
If you want to accomplish something big, the efforts of just one person are definitely not enough.
We must rely on the power of the team.
"Thank you, Team Leader Li!"
A happy smile appeared on Song Xiaoling's face and she quickly thanked Li Quan.
Those who can become experts and famous doctors are basically all smart people. Li Quan specially recorded it for him. Isn't it obvious that he is rewarding him?
Song Xiaoling was naturally happy.
I am also very grateful to Li Quan.
The other people couldn't help but look at Song Xiaoling with envy.
However, the power to commend merits was in Li Quan's hands, and their observations, records, and analysis could only be considered mediocre, without any innovation.
If Li Quan did not give them individual commendations, they would have nothing to say.
"What about the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the patient's body? After the zombie virus is eliminated, will it cause secondary harm to the patient?" Li Quan looked at the microbiologist.
"From the data we tested last night, the number of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has not decreased significantly. They are now all over the patient's body tissues and organs, and may really cause secondary damage to the patient.
It’s just that the zombie virus in the patient’s body has not been completely eliminated. If we use antibiotics on the patient now to eliminate the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, will it be in vain? "
Microbiologists expressed their concerns.
This matter is really difficult to handle.
Li Quan frowned slightly. All he could do now was to continue observing.
No one can tell when the remaining 2% of the zombie virus will be eradicated.
I hope that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus will not cause too much harm to patients during this period.
"By the way, Professor Lin, has your microbiology team found any new bacteria or viruses that can fight against the zombie virus?" Li Quan asked again.
"Not yet. But you asked us to find bacteria that can fight against MRSA, and we are making some progress on that."
Professor Lin of Microbiology is a person with a rigorous style.
He spoke in a very methodical manner and with a serious expression.
"Well, we must not relax and must continue to study."
Li Quan assigned this task to the microbiology research team and also prepared for the worst.
To prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from destroying the zombie virus and then lingering in the patient's body. Although modern times have developed a variety of antibiotics that can kill bacteria, we still have to be prepared.
"Everyone has worked hard. Get ready. Someone will be here to take over soon. Go back and have breakfast and have a good rest. I guess we still have a few tough battles to fight in the next period of time.
When I came here just now, Leader Yang told me that the situation in the two places in the country where the zombie virus was out of control had not improved, but had become more serious.
I won’t hide it from you, I was born and raised in Tiaoma County.
Now Dawang Township in Tiaoma County has become one of the outbreak sites of the zombie virus. I am very worried about my parents and relatives back home.
Time is running out, and I can't wait to develop a stable and feasible treatment plan so that I can immediately save the zombie virus infected people in my hometown."
Li Quan has no way to contact the outside world, and what he is most worried about now is his parents back home.
I really hope that the first patient in the clinical trial can get a good result soon.
