Manan: Mr and Mrs Doctor

Never going back to normal

Sorry for going MIA for days.

Author's POV:

Nandini was introduced to her fellow colleagues in the trauma center, and she eagerly began learning the ropes. She chatted with one of the nurses in the Emergency Department (ED) to gain insight into the essential procedures and protocols.

The ED had a separate room for junior doctors, equipped with lockers, four uniforms, and all the necessary supplies to perform their duties. Nandini felt a sense of excitement and nervousness as she began her journey as a junior doctor.

Just then, the ED in-charge nurse's message crackled over the intercom, "We have a single-vehicle accident with two victims. Status post: Car Versus Divider. The patient's condition is critical: GCS 3-5, BP 95/60, heart rate 130, and oxygen saturation at 86%."

Yash, the team leader, briefed the team, "Dr. Manik will lead the case, and Dr. Nandini will assist him. I'll take care of the second victim, and Abhi will assist me."

The paramedics in the ambulance had already forwarded the case details to the ED healthcare app. Yash added, "The second victim's condition isn't as severe; likely a fracture and concussion."

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Manik's POV:

After the unexpected encounter with the mysterious temple girl, I was stunned to discover that her name was Nandini, and she was a doctor working alongside me in the trauma center. Was it coincidence or destiny? I couldn't shake off the feeling of being in shock.

After my shift, I planned to discuss this development with Ayush. He deserved to know, having helped me stay positive about the temple girl.

I entered my cabin, preparing for appointments with recovery patients and recently discharged ones. Some were from patients who had come for their check-ups. I completed my appointments, and then Yash bhai called me to ED to attend an incoming patient, a victim of an accident.

We rushed to the ED entrance, where Yash briefed me on the case. "Nandini will assist you in this case," he said.

I nodded, and we both acknowledged his instruction in unison. Just then, the ambulance arrived, and the patient was rolled out. Her pulse was weakening.

"We need to move, now!" I exclaimed, springing into action. Nandini followed closely behind me, her eyes fixed on the patient.

As we rushed into the ED, I glanced at Nandini and said, "Let's prioritize stabilizing the patient's vitals; we need to get her oxygen saturation up ASAP."

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Author's POV

Manik directed, "I don't like this rhythm. Let's get an EKG with troponins and trauma labs." He swiftly moved the patient to the trauma room.

"She's coding, no pulse," Nandini alerted.

Manik instructed, "Transfer on my count: 1, 2, 3." Nandini initiated CPR.

The patient's condition worsened. "She's in ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). This could be sudden cardiac arrest. Give me the defibrillator paddles, charged to 200 joules," Manik ordered the nurse.

Nandini rapidly exposed the patient's chest. The team cleared the bed as they delivered the shock.

Nandini announced, "I've got a pulse, sinus tachycardia."

Manik questioned the paramedic, "What's the patient's history? Any drugs or alcohol on board?"

The paramedic replied, Rapid tox screen was negative."