Chapter 18 The Operation Succeeds

Horatio was planning to wait for the operation to end and to accost Dr. N right away. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the operating theater was becoming more tense. "Hemostat!" Natalie's slightly hoarse voice rang out. "Her blood pressure is dropping!" May suddenly cried out. "It's 90/60, and her heart rate is increasing!" Natalie's hand did not tremble at all. "Prepare a 0.5mg IV bolus of epinephrine." Her voice was frighteningly calm, and her movements became even more precise. The doctors, who were observing Natalie, held their breath as they watched her operate skilfully on the blood vessels and the nerves. "The adhesion between the tumor and the brainstem is more serious than anticipated," an observing doctor said in a low voice. Outside the operating theater, the hospital director was focused completely on the surveillance screen as he watched the entire operation. He let out words of admiration from time to time. "It's perfect… Her technique is like art…" Walter looked