bookcurios Chapter 1899 Heimlich Maneuver!
Chapter 1899 Heimlich Maneuver!
"father!"
When Cheng Kui saw his father's face turn cyanotic and his breathing almost stop, he was so frightened that he was about to pounce on him!
"do not move!"
Li Xiangnan's shout, like a thunderclap, instantly stunned Cheng Kui.
His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and he instantly realized that this was not a simple counterattack of cold poison, but rather that the cold had been lingering in Old Master Cheng's body for a long time, coupled with his long-term illness and bedridden state, leading to phlegm and dampness accumulation, resulting in phlegm obstruction and qi stagnation.
The cold air and phlegm intertwined and blocked the airways, which led to this fatal crisis for Grandpa Cheng!
"Don't move him! Whatever you do, don't move him!"
At the critical moment, Li Xiangnan hurriedly reminded Cheng Kui again, and immediately abandoned the original acupuncture method, his movements so fast that they were almost blurry.
With one hand, he swiftly removed all the main gold needles from Old Master Cheng's body to reduce the restriction on his Qi. With the other hand, he used a special technique to quickly and forcefully press the Renying and Shuitu acupoints on the side of Old Master Cheng's neck. This was to forcibly stimulate his throat, relax his airway, and improve his spasms.
But that's not enough!
The phlegm is so thick and heavy that it cannot be coughed up without external force!
"Quickly, Zimo, come help! Help the old man up, lay him on his side with his head lower than his feet, quick!" Li Xiangnan hurriedly ordered.
Without hesitation, Song Ziming leaped from the doorway and, together with Li Xiangnan, carefully but swiftly helped the old man into a side-lying position. At the same time, Cheng Kui quickly propped up the pillows so that the old man's head was slightly lower than his feet.
This posture can greatly help drain secretions from the airways!
Li Xiangnan didn't sit still either. He quickly stood in front of the old man's outstretched hand, wrapped his arms around it, crossed them under his armpits, and pressed them against the area below the xiphoid process of the old man's chest.
"Hey!"
He took a deep breath, used skillful force, and pressed inward and upward rapidly to create an impact!
Heimlich maneuver!
This name was not yet widely used in this era, but Li Xiangnan knew that he could use the residual gas in his lungs to create an airflow to impact foreign objects!
This is almost an instinctive action for medical practitioners!
a bit!
Two, three!
Cheng Kui was stunned by this scene, his heart pounding in his chest.
To be honest, he really didn't understand the purpose of Li Xiangnan's seemingly violent act of hitting his father. He wasn't a doctor, and he had never seen anyone use this method to save a life!
However, the trust that gradually developed after meeting Li Xiangnan made him grit his teeth and force himself to calm down and follow the other party's instructions without making a sound to interfere.
"Ugh...cough cough...ha..."
Just as Li Xiangnan was making his tenth attempt, a violent, heart-stopping sound suddenly came from Lao Gangtou Cheng Yue's throat. He coughed up a large mouthful of thick, dark green phlegm that smelled foul!
"call……"
After that stubborn phlegm was expelled, the old man's cyanotic complexion actually began to fade at a visible speed.
His breathing, which was as weak as a candle flickering in the wind, suddenly became much smoother. Although he was still weak, the sound of his breathing was much clearer.
The crisis is over!
"Phew!" Cheng Kui plopped down on the ground.
Li Xiangnan and Song Ziming carefully laid the old man back down on the couch.
Upon further examination of the pulse, although it remained deep and thready, the lifeless feeling caused by the thick phlegm had disappeared, and life had begun to flow weakly and slowly again.
He dared not be negligent, so he disinfected the gold needles again and administered the acupuncture once more.
This time, Li Xiangnan was more cautious, mainly selecting acupoints such as the Lung Shu and Spleen Shu to strengthen the spleen, resolve phlegm, and regulate the lungs. His technique was also less aggressive than before, focusing on gentle tonification and purging. The aim was to consolidate the current situation, clear the remaining phlegm and dampness in the body, and avoid a recurrence of the previous dangerous situation.
The entire process, from the outbreak of the crisis to its resolution, lasted only three or four minutes, yet it was nonetheless thrilling.
Cheng Kui, standing to the side, felt as if he had been on a rollercoaster of emotions. As he watched his father's breathing gradually stabilize, he felt his legs were still a little weak. He raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and realized that his back was already completely soaked with cold sweat.
He looked up at Li Xiangnan, his eyes filled with relief at surviving the ordeal, and with admiration and gratitude that words could not express.
Dr. Li is not only highly skilled in medicine, but also demonstrates uncanny adaptability and strong mental fortitude in such a crisis.
He is even more capable of seizing even the slightest opportunity to save someone from the clutches of death!
Such a person cannot be simply described as a "miracle doctor"!
"Dr. Li... Dr. Li..." Cheng Kui said hoarsely as he got up from the ground, "You... you saved my father's life again!"
Li Xiangnan slowly pulled out the gold needle, let out a long sigh of relief, his forehead was covered in sweat. He waved his hand to indicate that he was alright, but his expression remained solemn.
"Although the phlegm has been coughed up, the cold toxins have not yet been cleared! The old man's body is too weak, and the subsequent treatment is still very delicate. The medication must be strong enough, and there can be no more mistakes!"
He beckoned to Zi Mo to bring him paper and pen, quickly wrote down the prescription, and handed it to Cheng Kui.
"Go and get the medicine according to this prescription, and decoct it immediately! The aconite needs to be decocted for a long time to remove its toxicity and retain its medicinal power. The dried ginger and cinnamon must also be of the highest quality!"
Cheng Kui accepted the prescription with both hands as if it were an imperial edict, and repeatedly assured, "Doctor Li, rest assured, I will personally oversee the preparation of the medicine, and there will be absolutely no mistakes!"
He looked at Li Xiangnan with no trace of contempt left, but rather with deep respect and reliance.
This young doctor possesses extraordinary medical skills and demonstrates remarkable composure and courage in the face of imminent crises, making him a model of excellence.
Just then, a commotion came from outside the door. The men who had been sent out earlier had returned, followed by several Hongbinlou waiters carrying huge food boxes.
"Headmaster, the food and wine are ready, please take a look..."
Before his subordinate could finish speaking, he noticed that the atmosphere inside the room was off, especially the strange expression on the boss Cheng Kui's face, and he didn't even dare to come in.
Cheng Kui took a deep breath, forcibly calming his agitated emotions, and bowed to Li Xiangnan, saying, "Dr. Li, Comrade Song, I am deeply grateful! You two have worked so hard and must be quite tired! It is noon now, so I have had some light wine and dishes prepared in the side hall next door. Please accept this small token of my appreciation and let me show you some hospitality!"
His tone of voice was completely different from his previous domineering manner; he was extremely sincere, displaying the straightforwardness and loyalty characteristic of a江湖人 (jianghu person, a person of the martial arts world).
Li Xiangnan and Song Ziming exchanged a glance. They were indeed starving after the rescue operation, and the subsequent treatment would require further consideration, so they did not refuse.
Soon, in the side hall, Hongbinlou's signature dishes were laid out on the eight-immortal table.
Although it wasn't as luxurious as the meals Li Xiangnan had eaten, it still included chicken, duck, fish, and meat, and looked very appetizing.
Cheng Kui personally poured wine for Li Xiangnan and Song Ziming.
"Doctor Li!"
He picked up his wine glass, and his expression became incredibly solemn for a moment.
“I, Cheng Kui, am a rough man and don’t know how to speak in fancy words! Today, you have done me a great service to my Cheng family and to my Hongxing Gangfang! From now on, your affairs, Li Xiangnan’s affairs, are my affairs, Cheng Kui’s affairs! The hundreds of people in Hongxing Gangfang will be at your command! If I break this oath, may this cup be poured out!”
"Speak," Cheng Kui said, downing the strong liquor in his glass in one gulp. Then he slammed the glass onto the table, instantly turning it into dust!
This is already the most solemn promise and courtesy in the martial arts world.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangnan's heart skipped a beat, and he was overwhelmed with an indescribable shock and unexpected joy.