AT/D08 - Medical Complex

[Robin Mayfair]

The incision was clean, expertly made. Blue blood began to pool, and nurse Adhya applied suction to ensure that the Doctor's field of view was clear. Peeling the skin and muscle back carefully, the clavicle became exposed, and immediately Tes would see that he was right to be pessimistic. The bone fragment had already worked itself free. This wouldn't be a simple patch and pin. Not only that, but the sharp chip had just cut into the Bolian's primary subclavian artery, as cleanly as a knife. The penetration wasn't deep, yet, but the artery carried blood to the brain. There was a risk of serious blood loss, even a spurting geyser if left alone.

Adhya said nothing, but turned the biobed's monitor so that Tes could see it while the patient couldn't. She tilted her head slightly to indicate the scanner's warning and its image of the bone fragment's depth.

"How's it looking, Doc?" There was a nervousness in Ejid's voice.

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