07-26-2025, 04:18 AM
The synthetic organ seemed to be integrating with the patient’s body. With each of the valves connected, the transplanted heart began to beat at a steady, if lethargic, pace. As Cindy had suspected, the basic functions of the brain were intact. Thanks to the medical team’s expert work, the cardiac injury was no longer a concern.
Unfortunately, the brain’s higher functions showed no sign of recovery. The disrupted connection to the cranial implant was causing impulses to fire randomly. There was little hope of the patient ever regaining consciousness in this state.
The critical alerts had cleared from the sickbay monitors. After a short time, the flurry of activity eventually subsided, though the patient’s life still remained at risk with no obvious route forward.
An incoming transmission from the planet’s surface flashed onto the primary terminal. The source identified itself as Dr. Chencko Limarckstav.
Unfortunately, the brain’s higher functions showed no sign of recovery. The disrupted connection to the cranial implant was causing impulses to fire randomly. There was little hope of the patient ever regaining consciousness in this state.
The critical alerts had cleared from the sickbay monitors. After a short time, the flurry of activity eventually subsided, though the patient’s life still remained at risk with no obvious route forward.
An incoming transmission from the planet’s surface flashed onto the primary terminal. The source identified itself as Dr. Chencko Limarckstav.