Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1201

"In cases like this where the pus has formed, after the pus is squeezed out after the pus has been cut open, it cannot be bandaged in the normal way."

"Because we need to continue draining pus and changing the dressing later, we need to fill the wound with iodine gauze or vaseline gauze for drainage."

"Use gauze to fill it, and the pus that appears will be absorbed by the gauze, and then it is changed every day until there is no more pus."

As he spoke, Wei Wu took out the gauze and handed it to Doctor Xu, then continued:

"If there's no pus, it means the bacteria that's corroding the flesh have been eliminated. Only then can we bandage it."

"But it's not a normal bandage. It's just covered with gauze to prevent the wound from coming into contact with the source of infection."

Doctor Xu had a microscope given to him by Wei Wu, so he was one of the few people who knew about the existence of microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria.

So I can understand the germs that erode flesh and blood, and what it means to prevent wounds from coming into contact with the source of infection again.

Afterwards, Doctor Xu took the drainage gauze from Wei Wu and asked a question.

"So, when the wound stops oozing pus, can we sew it up?"

Wei Wu didn't feel strange at all that Doctor Xu mentioned suturing. In fact, it was nothing new.

There were records of wound suturing techniques as early as the Sui Dynasty, and there were even records related to craniotomy in the Han Dynasty.

So after Doctor Xu finished speaking, Wei Wu did not look surprised, but just answered the questions he raised.

"It cannot be sutured. After the purulent wound is drained, a cavity will form, and suturing may cause a dead space."

"Also, suturing a wound may lead to pseudo-healing, which means the wound is healed on the surface but there is still infection and pus inside."

"If you're not careful, an abscess will form again, so letting the wound heal naturally is the best option. Although it may take a while, it's safe."

After listening to Wei Wu's explanation, Doctor Xu nodded to show that he understood, and then began to stuff drainage gauze into the incision.

This sounds easy, but it is actually very time-consuming. Fortunately, Doctor Xu is very patient in this regard.

As time passed, all the cuts were stuffed with drainage gauze.

But just as Doctor Xu was about to cover Xu Da with gauze, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

Then he immediately looked at Wei Wu and said:

"Duke Wei's temperature seems to be a little off."

Upon hearing this, Wei Wu took out a mercury thermometer from the disinfection tray without saying a word and stuffed it under Xu Da's armpit.

"Uncle Xu, you have to hold this thing tightly so it doesn't fall out. Also, do you feel any other discomfort?"

"I don't feel anything else, just a little thirsty."

After hearing Xu Da's response, Wei Wu roughly knew what was going on. He probably needed to replenish body fluids.

During surgery, the body activates the emergency system, causing increased metabolism, increased respiratory rate, and increased water consumption.

Fever, vomiting, and thirst may occur after surgery, which can be solved by simply replenishing body fluids.

So next, Wei Wu removed another infusion device, and then, with the cooperation of Doctor Xu, gave Xu Da an IV drip.

There is no way. The needle of the infusion set must not be reused. It is better not to use it than to reuse it.

Fortunately, although Wei Wu didn't have many of these things, he didn't have too many either. After all, there were 500 of them in a box!

After hanging up the infusion, Wei Wu took out the thermometer from Xu Da's armpit and found that he had a slight fever as Doctor Xu had said.

Fortunately, his body temperature was not particularly abnormal. After all, he was given vancomycin before, but antibiotics can only kill bacteria.

It had no effect on the inflammation caused by bacteria, so Wei Wu took out another box of ibuprofen.

After feeding Xu Da according to the dosage, the operation came to an end, so Wei Wu said:

"Mr. Xu, your initial treatment has been completed, but this is just the beginning. Follow-up is more important than surgery."

"For the next fifteen days, the drainage gauze will be changed based on the pus drainage from your wound until there is no more pus oozing out."

"Also, continue taking the medication within 30 days based on the improvement of the condition, and only stop taking it when you are sure that suppuration will not continue."

"During this period, the wounds cannot come into contact with water, and these incisions may take several months to heal."

Having said that, Wei Wu suddenly paused, and then said in a very serious tone:

"The most important thing is not to allow the wounds to become infected again and not to let anyone touch them with anything."

"Maybe those things look clean to you, but that's only because you can't see them with the naked eye. They are actually very dangerous."

"Once it touches your wound, it is likely to cause reinfection!"

After Wei Wu finished speaking, Xu Da, who was lying on the bed, was about to speak, but Zhu Yuanzhang next to him took the lead.

"Xiao Wu, only you and Xu Shu know how to treat Tiande's condition. Why don't you just stay here and watch over him for the time being?"

Zhu Yuanzhang actually didn't want to trouble Wei Wu. After all, Zhu Yuxuan was pregnant now, and Wei Wu could still take care of her.

The problem is that only Wei Wu can cure Xu Da's illness, and he really doesn't want anything to happen to his old brother.

Wei Wu actually didn't think there was anything wrong with this arrangement. After all, it was the person he had rescued with great effort.

The key is that in the future, Xu Da must continue to be injected with antibiotics, which is something only he and Doctor Xu can do.

"Okay, I still need to use medicine and change the drainage gauze, but I have to go back and say hello to Yuxuan first."

"Old Xu, I'll leave the task of removing the needle to you once the infusion is complete. I'll go back home first and come back later."

Doctor Xu didn't say much, just nodded, and then Wei Wu looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again.

"Uncle Zhu, please don't stay here. You have to attend court tomorrow. Just let me handle Uncle Xu's affairs."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, then looked at Xu Da and said:

"Okay, Tiande, let's go back to the palace and wait for you to get better."

"Don't worry, big brother. I've survived countless life-threatening situations, and this time is no exception."

Hearing Xu Da's response, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a satisfied smile on his face, and then left with Wei Wu.

After going out, the two found Zhu Biao and Xu Yungong, and then Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao returned to the palace first.

Wei Wu did not leave together, but took Xu Yungong away alone and prepared to tell him to take care of Xu Da.

But before he could open his mouth, Xu Yungong suddenly asked a question.

"Duke Zhenguo, my father, if he doesn't get treatment, will he really not live for more than two months?"