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A middle-aged man's chest was pierced by an arrow, and the feathers of the arrow trembled slightly, swaying with every painful breath he took.
Senior Brother Wu Pu's expression was solemn; he knew that if this kind of injury was not treated properly, it could easily damage the heart and even endanger the man's life.
He quickly pressed on the man's wrist, delicately feeling the weak and erratic pulse.
Senior Brother Wu Pu's brow furrowed, and he had already made a judgment in his heart - the arrow did not directly injure the heart, but the area around the arrowhead might involve important blood vessels. This was a situation that required extremely delicate operation.
Bei Lin'er took out a small bottle of carefully prepared anesthetic from the storage box. This anesthetic, created by Hua Tuo, was an indispensable magical medicine in ancient Chinese surgery, capable of temporarily numbing patients during surgery to alleviate pain. She had the patient drink it, and before long, the middle-aged man's painful expression gradually relaxed, and his breathing became steady. Evidently, the anesthetic had begun to take effect.
Bei Lin'er then took out another small container from the storage box, filled with maggots. This is a unique medical method of Benevolent Pavilion, used to clean complex necrotic wounds.
Senior Brother Wu Pu took the maggot bottle handed over by Bei Lin'er and his movements were extremely careful. First, he gently cleaned the area around the wound with hot water and herbal essence, and then used tweezers to remove the maggots and place them at the opening of the arrow wound.
These maggots quickly began their work, specifically eating away dead tissue and decayed flesh in the wound without harming the surrounding healthy muscle tissue.
During the process of dealing with the maggots, Senior Brother Wu Pu and Bei Lin'er were not idle. They began to prepare more medicine for the subsequent treatment of the wounds. Following the instructions of her senior brother, Bei Lin'er ground a special medicinal powder, which has the effects of stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration.
When the maggots had cleaned the rotten flesh from the wound, Senior Brother Wu Pu carefully used forceps to remove each maggot, ensuring that no foreign objects were left behind. He then used a specially designed tool to secure the arrow, preparing to extract it.
After being shot with an arrow, if it is hastily removed, the barbs at the back of the arrowhead may take away surrounding muscle tissue, causing more severe secondary damage, and may even sever blood vessels, leading to life-threatening situations.
Another method of treating arrow wounds is, since the arrow has already penetrated, it is better to let it pass through. This method is relatively more scientific if it can avoid major blood vessels, and the risk of infection will also be reduced.
Once both ends of the wound are open, simply cut off the arrowhead with scissors, and the arrow shaft can be easily removed. The subsequent bandaging and recovery process will also be relatively simple.
However, when the arrow hits the torso, it becomes impossible to do so, and the situation becomes extremely complicated. While muscles may be able to withstand penetrating injuries, the same cannot be said for internal organs.
In this case, removing the arrow and performing surgery to treat the wound becomes necessary. In ancient times, healers would sometimes make a cross-shaped incision at the site of the arrow wound in order to remove the arrowhead.
This method is indeed effective, but it also carries extremely high risks. The success or failure of the surgery often determines the life or death of the patient, which requires the medical practitioner to be extremely cautious when performing such surgeries.
Senior Brother Wu Pu has a deep understanding of this, so before deciding to remove the arrow, he carefully evaluates the specific condition of the injured person to ensure that every step of the operation is carefully considered.
After confirming that the arrow had not damaged any vital organs, he chose a more cautious approach. He knew very well that a chest wound should not be treated lightly, as any damage to the nearby organs such as the lungs could lead to irreversible harm.
He held a conservative attitude towards the traditional method of using a T-shaped incision to remove the arrow. Although this method is well-documented in ancient medical texts and has shown significant effectiveness, the associated risks cannot be ignored. Improper execution could lead to the patient's demise, causing hesitation among ordinary physicians to perform this surgery.
However, Senior Brother Wu Pu is no ordinary person. His surgical skills are superb, his mastery of human anatomy, combined with rich practical experience, makes him full of confidence in performing such high-difficulty surgeries.
After thoroughly disinfecting the surgical knife with a candle, he began the surgery. Every cut he made was extremely precise, and the incision was exactly what was needed. His movements were both rapid and steady, demonstrating his absolute confidence in his own skills.
In the careful process of removing the arrow, he paid special attention to avoiding the surrounding major blood vessels and organs, ensuring the smooth progress of the surgery and the safety of the injured person's life.
Once the arrow was removed, he carefully examined the wound to confirm the absence of any remaining arrowheads or foreign objects, and then swiftly and precisely completed the suturing of the wound.
After a surgery that lasted for several hours, Senior Brother Wu Pu showed no signs of relaxation. He immediately signaled for Bei Lin'er to bring the prepared hemostatic powder.
Bei Lin'er delicately took out the fine powder from the porcelain bottle. This was a specially made hemostatic powder according to the formula in "Compendium of Materia Medica." She skillfully sprinkled it on the wound to help stop the bleeding and promote wound healing.
Senior Brother Wu Pu carefully sprinkled the powder around the wound, and the powder dispersed in the air, carrying a hint of coolness.
"Second Senior Brother, is this enough?" Bei Lin'er asked, her eyes seeking affirmation.
Senior Brother Wu Pu nodded, his eyes filled with encouragement: "That's enough, Ling'er, you did well. You helped a lot this time."
Throughout the entire process, the two of them cooperated seamlessly, bringing this tense surgery to a successful conclusion.
In order to further disinfect and promote wound healing, Senior Brother Wu Pu applied a medicated ointment containing Sichuan peppercorn. This ointment not only helps to stop bleeding, but also relieves pain and promotes the growth of new flesh.
Finally, he tightly wrapped the wound with clean gauze to ensure that it was not contaminated by the outside environment.
The injured person's breathing gradually became steady, and their complexion began to regain a hint of color. All of these changes were observed by Senior Brother Wu Pu and Bei Lin'er, and the injured person had already passed the most dangerous time.
After the treatment was completed, Senior Brother Wu Pu and Bei Lin'er left the tent to let the injured person rest.
The commotion in the courtyard gradually subsided as the condition of the injured improved.
Senior Brother Wu Pu turned to the anxiously waiting warriors, speaking calmly yet with unquestionable authority: "Your lord's injuries have been properly treated by me, and whether he can survive this ordeal depends on his own will to live. If he can safely pass the next three days, his chances of recovery will greatly increase. However, in the days that follow, he will still require careful care and medication."
In the warrior's eyes flashed a hint of determination. He bowed deeply, his voice trembling imperceptibly as he said, "Doctor, your kindness will be remembered by us. We will personally take care of our lord, take medicine on time, and never let your hard work go to waste."
Bei Lin'er stood quietly to the side, observing everything intently. Her eyes revealed boundless admiration for Senior Brother Wu Pu.
He not only imparted abundant medical knowledge to her, but also demonstrated, through his own medical practice, a doctor's respect and commitment to life.
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