The anesthesiologist performed an epidural combined anesthesia on the patient, and the patient was considered to be in a state of awareness. The ECG monitor beside the operating table displayed the patient's heart rate and respiration, among other things. The condition of the fetus, especially the fetal heart rate, needed to be personally verified again by the Chief Surgeon before the surgery.
The fetal heart rate had dropped a bit, but fortunately, the young physician and medical student quickly convinced the family to allow more preparation time for the surgery, avoiding a hurried attempt to rescue the fetus.
"Do we need to contact neonatal care?" the operating room nurse routinely asked the doctor.
If the fetus's condition was not good before the surgery, it was necessary to call a neonatologist to stand by. As soon as the obstetrician delivered the baby, the neonatologist must immediately start resuscitation.
"Not for now," Director Yoo assessed.
