How a Little Girl’s Memory Helps Save Her Dad’s Life
Doctor’s Orders Ring Out
Lily’s outburst shattered the oppressive weight of the doctor’s words. A snakebite? The doctor’s demeanor shifted in an instant as he rushed back toward the emergency room. The grim acceptance morphed into a tense alertness. Snake venom, if left untreated, could be a deadly complication. Through the doors, Isabella could hear the doctor convey orders.
Nurses rushed in, their movements efficient and practiced. One applied pressure to the head wound while another drew blood samples; crimson vials rushed away at breakneck speed for analysis. Identifying the venom was paramount. The right antivenom, a potential shield against the creeping paralysis, could be the difference between life and death.
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