12dz Chapter 547 Black Lines
Chapter 547 Black Lines
Inside the VIP ward of Renxin Hospital, a bustling scene unfolds. Mu Xiaoji lies supine on an electric bed equipped with an intelligent monitoring system. The electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor ticks regularly, and the screen displays real-time heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and other key physiological parameters.
Wearing a sterile white coat, Coleman performed strict aseptic operations with the assistance of his assistants.
He first used iodine to disinfect the puncture point in a circular motion from the inside out. After the iodine dried naturally, he held a disposable blood collection needle and accurately inserted it into the basilic vein of Mu Xiaoji's elbow at an insertion angle of 15-30 degrees.
The dark red blood quickly flowed into the vacuum blood collection tube. After collecting the required amount of blood, Colleweller gently pulled out the blood collection needle. The assistant immediately pressed the cotton swab on the puncture site and reminded the assistant how long to press.
After the sampling was completed, Colleweller made an impromptu arrangement: "Everyone, please bring the relevant case information and test data to the consultation room to discuss Mr. Mu's case and develop a follow-up treatment plan."
Medical staff sorted the used medical instruments and placed them in special medical waste bins and sharps boxes. After tidying up and disinfecting the equipment and environment in the ward, they left the ward in an orderly manner.
On the top floor of Renxin Hospital, the atmosphere in the expert consultation room was so solemn that it was almost suffocating. Beside the huge circular conference table, Coleman frowned, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the surface.
Youyou bit her lower lip lightly and wrote quickly on the notebook with the pen in her hand; Fu Xinglei, Liang Boyu, Cheng Jianpeng and other colleagues gathered in front of the electronic medical record, arguing in low voices, and their voices echoed in the empty room.
The core of the discussion at this time is the analysis of the type of virus that infected Mu Xiaoji, as the disease cannot be delayed.
Mu Xiaoji was infected with the experimental virus, and strange black lines spread across his neck, like black vines, devouring his healthy skin at a speed visible to the naked eye.
These lines are not only external manifestations, but also a challenge from the virus to human medicine.
Jiang Shuo sat in a corner of the conference table. He was a little thin, and his immature face was in stark contrast to the senior experts around him.
However, his eyes were extremely focused. When Jiang Shuo was still a cradle, he was already under the careful care of Jiang Chengyu, who gave him earnest teachings and told him about various difficult and complicated cases every day.
From rare genetic diseases to complex infectious diseases, those stories are like seeds that take root and sprout in Jiang Shuo's heart.
Jiang Shuo was even more immersed in the medical paper written by Mu Xiaoji. Jiang Chengyu once led him to interpret it word by word, analyzing every experimental step in the paper.
Jiang Shuo is familiar with every piece of data deduction, from the molecular structure of the virus to its replication mechanism in human cells.
Thinking of the shocking black lines on Mu Xiaoji's neck, Jiang Shuo slowly said: "From the clinical manifestations, these black lines are likely to be vascular lesions caused by the virus invading the vascular endothelial cells.
After entering the human body, the virus uses the vascular endothelium as a breakthrough point and specifically binds to endothelial cell receptors through the glycoproteins on its surface, thereby destroying the integrity of the endothelial cells.
This not only leads to increased vascular permeability, causing the leakage of large molecules in the blood, but also activates the coagulation system and forms microthrombi.
As time goes by, these blood clots gradually become organized, and are reflected on the epidermis as the black lines we see now.
Moreover, combined with the research on viral tropism in my father’s paper, this virus is very likely to be neuroinvasive;
The current vascular lesions may only be early symptoms, and they are likely to cause neurological symptoms in the future, such as impaired consciousness and limb movement disorders..."
Jiang Shuo's clear and coherent analysis drew surprised glances from the experts present. After a brief silence in the conference room, a lively discussion erupted.
Jiang Shuo's eyes were like torches, his brows were tightly furrowed, and he exuded an aura that was hard to ignore. He continued calmly:
"The current situation is extremely urgent. We must not only quickly identify a treatment plan, but also race against time.
Judging from the test data, the functioning of multiple organs in my father's body is on the verge of collapse.
In coagulation function tests, prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) are significantly prolonged, which means that the coagulation mechanism is severely damaged and uncontrollable internal bleeding may occur at any time;
Ultrasound examinations showed that the liver was reduced in size and had abnormal echoes, and the kidney cortex was thinning, indicating that these two major detoxification organs were rapidly failing.
If a targeted serum is not developed quickly, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) will break out completely, and there will be no way to reverse it."
"The virus that Dad was infected with was extracted from Song Lan's son. Combined with all the previous clues, it is very likely that someone used evil forces to secretly target the complex environment of the prison.
The virus was forcibly injected into timid prisoners like Song Lan's son to conduct live experiments.
This method of directly injecting the virus into the human blood circulation allows the virus to quickly bypass most of the body's immune defenses and directly invade target organs and tissues.
Take retroviruses as an example. After entering the blood, they can quickly integrate into the genome of the host cell and use the host cell's transcription and translation mechanisms to replicate progeny viruses in large quantities.
In this way, the person who is injected will not only become a victim of the virus, but will also become a 'time bomb' for the spread of the virus without knowing it.
Prisons are densely populated places where prisoners have frequent daily contact and share living facilities. Once someone falls ill, the entire prison will become a severely affected area for the virus.
The unknown cause of Nie Lei's death had obscured everyone's knowledge. Unfortunately, the first case to be exposed was revealed by Song Lan, not the prison authorities.
You can imagine the severity of the problem. I'm afraid there are still many prisoners inside the prison who have been used as experimental subjects, and many are lingering on the brink of life and death."
Coleville's expression became more solemn. He pinched his sore brows and looked deep in his eyes: "Jiang Shuo, your analysis is very detailed and hits the nail on the head.
The prison has either kept the incident secret or has not discovered it yet; these two possibilities either mean they want to cover up the scandal of illegal human experiments to avoid causing greater panic and chaos.
Alternatively, it is possible that the manipulator is so sophisticated that the prison leadership is still unaware of it.
But no matter what the purpose, Renxin Hospital, as the highest benchmark in the medical field, is now at the core of this crisis.
We must race against time, organize a scientific research team to tackle key problems, and formulate a rescue plan. There is no time to lose."
Jiang Shuo's eyes were like those of a hawk, and he exuded a decisiveness beyond his years. He stood tall, his hands folded, and spoke clearly:
"Based on my father's current condition, I have taken emergency intervention measures. Considering the invasion of the virus,
It is very likely to destroy the normal physiological barrier of the human body and cause secondary bacterial infection. I injected my father with targeted carbapenem antibiotics.
This type of antibiotic has broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and can effectively inhibit Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
It is also highly stable against a variety of β-lactamases, minimizing the risk of bacterial infection and buying time for subsequent treatment."
"At the same time, considering that viral infection causes metabolic disorders in the body, which is very likely to cause abnormal blood sugar levels and thus affect the normal functioning of the immune system, I injected recombinant human insulin at the same time.
In addition, it is combined with specific probiotic groups, such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus.
They can not only regulate the balance of intestinal microecology, maintain intestinal barrier function, and effectively resist the invasion of pathogens,
It can also assist insulin by affecting intestinal endocrine cells and enhancing insulin sensitivity.
Improve sugar metabolism, stabilize the internal environment, and provide a stable body environment for fighting viruses."
"The next two hours are crucial. If the black lines on Dad's neck and other parts of his body stop spreading, it will prove that this treatment approach, while bold and innovative, is feasible.
Of course, the virus is so powerful that this step alone is far from enough. Dear uncles and aunts, we need to take a multi-pronged approach.
Utilizing the hospital's cutting-edge equipment and technology, we will conduct in-depth research on the characteristics of the virus from different dimensions and implement other detoxification treatments as soon as possible."
Coleman's expression was solemn, his deep eyes revealing determination. He coughed lightly and said in an orderly manner:
"Just now, I used aseptic puncture technology to successfully extract a virus blood sample from Mr. Mu's median elbow vein.
During the operation, we strictly adhered to the biosafety level 3 protection standards to prevent samples from being contaminated by the outside world and to prevent secondary transmission of the virus due to leakage."
"Preliminary observations showed that the virus blood sample exhibited abnormal viscosity and color, which most likely indicated that the virus multiplied in large numbers in the blood and damaged the morphology and function of blood cells.
Next, we need to use real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR technology to accurately measure the viral nucleic acid load in the sample to clarify the level of viral replication in the body.
Western blotting was used to analyze virus-specific protein expression, providing a basis for analyzing the structure and function of the virus."
"This virus incident cannot be delayed. The prison environment is complex and the population is dense. Once the virus breaks out, the consequences will be disastrous.
We must race against time and use the hospital's advanced gene sequencers, high-resolution microscopes and other equipment to conduct a comprehensive study of the virus.
Before the virus crisis in the prison is exposed, we must not only successfully conquer the virus and develop an effective treatment plan,
We must unravel the mystery, trace the source of the virus, assist the police in investigating clues related to the experiment, uncover the culprit behind it, and prevent the spread of this disaster at its root.”
Colleville's stern gaze swept over everyone in the conference room methodically, his voice low but penetrating:
"Everyone, time is running out. Does anyone have anything to add? The solution I just proposed may have limitations. I hope you will share your valuable ideas and experiences."
Cheng Jianpeng pursed his lips, his expression serious, his hands unconsciously clenched. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly spoke:
“To be honest, although we have been working in the clinical frontline for many years, taking on all kinds of patients and dealing with many difficult and complicated diseases,
However, there is indeed a lack of in-depth research and practical experience when it comes to complex and difficult problems such as viral infections.
When it comes to viral infections, their transmission mechanisms, mutation characteristics, and complex impacts on the human immune system far exceed the scope of the diseases we deal with on a daily basis.
In this regard, we are somewhat lacking in ability. In contrast, Jiang Shuo, with his solid knowledge and keen insight,
With his extensive scientific research experience and outstanding professional capabilities, Mr. Kleinweiler is undoubtedly the best person to handle this crisis. We have full confidence in both of them."
Liang Boyu nodded repeatedly, his tone sincere: "I strongly agree with this. Although Jiang Shuo is young, he is talented and quick-witted. His analysis of Mr. Mu's condition is clear and convincing.
This time, Mr. Mu is facing a virus crisis, and we place our hopes on Jiang Shuo and Mr. Coleman.
In the next work, we will go all out, actively cooperate and provide all necessary support.
Whether it's collecting clinical data, coordinating medical resources, or participating in experimental operations, we will never shirk our responsibilities."