"Hey, Brother Li, we're partners today. Have you received the relevant information?" Liu Banxia asked with a smile upon arriving at the operating room.
"It's been sent over. The patient is currently undergoing intravenous fluids to regulate electrolytes. The ECG is normal, and there's no hypertension or diabetes," Li Liwei said.
"The images show a large amount of free gas in the abdominal cavity and a perforation on the lesser curvature. We won't know how to proceed until you perform an exploratory laparotomy."
Liu Banxia gave a thumbs up. "Doctor Liang, see? Brother Li doesn't talk much, but every word he speaks carries weight. We need to be time-efficient during the surgery and avoid intraoperative shock."
He had a point. Although the patient was in critical condition, it was essential to manage his bodily state. Rushing the surgery could actually increase the patient's risk.
