#preoperated

[phatcatphergus]

Guys I’m supposed to be writing a paper about child development rn which seems very fitting

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A corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea with healthy corneal tissue from a donor. Here's what happens during a typical corneal transplant:

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Preparing for Gastrointestinal Surgery can be a daunting process, but with the right guidance and planning, you can set yourself up for a successful procedure and smooth recovery. At Healix Hospitals, we are committed to ensuring that our patients are well-prepared for their surgeries. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to prepare for gastrointestinal surgery effectively.

Do Read: https://www.healixhospitals.com/blogs/how-to-prepare-for-gastrointestinal-surgery:-tips-from-healix-hospitals

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Cataract Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparation, Procedure, and Recovery

Cataract surgery is a transformative procedure that can significantly improve vision and quality of life for those suffering from cataracts. If you or a loved one are considering cataract surgery, it’s crucial to be well-informed about the entire process. From cataract surgery preparation to post-operative recovery, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, answering common questions and offering valuable insights.

Cataract Surgery Preparation: Setting the Stage for Success

Before embarking on your cataract surgery journey, thorough preparation is key. This phase involves a series of essential steps to ensure the surgery goes smoothly and maximizes the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Preoperative Instructions for Cataract Surgery

Following your eye doctor’s preoperative instructions is paramount. These instructions often include guidelines on medication, fasting, and other specific preparations needed before the surgery. Adhering to these guidelines helps reduce potential complications during and after the surgery.

Steps Before Cataract Surgery

The steps leading up to cataract surgery involve various assessments and evaluations. These may encompass an overall health evaluation, detailed eye examinations, and measurements to determine the correct lens implant for your eye. Additionally, your eye surgeon will discuss any potential risks and benefits associated with the procedure.

Eye Health Assessment for Surgery

A comprehensive eye health assessment is a critical aspect of cataract surgery preparation. Your ophthalmologist will evaluate the overall health of your eyes, assess any underlying conditions, and determine the appropriate surgical approach. This assessment contributes to tailoring the surgery to your unique needs.

Preparing for Cataract Operation: Mental and Emotional Readiness

Preparing mentally for cataract surgery is as important as physical preparation. Feelings of anxiety and uncertainty are natural, but understanding the procedure and discussing any concerns with your surgeon can alleviate these emotions. Having a positive mindset can contribute to a smoother surgical experience.

What to Do Before Cataract Surgery

In the days leading up to your surgery, it’s crucial to follow the preoperative instructions closely. Make arrangements for transportation to and from the surgical center, arrange for post-operative care, and ensure your living space is conducive to recovery. Having a clear plan in place minimizes stress on the day of the procedure.

Cataract Surgery Readiness: Knowledge is Power

Understanding the ins and outs of cataract surgery is empowering. Educate yourself about the surgical process, anesthesia options, and what to expect during the recovery period. Armed with knowledge, you’ll approach the procedure with confidence and a sense of control.

Patient Guide for Cataract Surgery: Navigating the Journey

Being well-informed is crucial for patients undergoing cataract surgery. This patient guide provides comprehensive information about the entire process, addressing concerns, offering insights, and ensuring you have the information needed to make informed decisions.

Getting Ready for Cataract Surgery: Physical and Mental Preparation

Preparing Mentally for Cataract Surgery: Facing Apprehensions

Cataract surgery might be a routine procedure, but it’s natural to feel apprehensive. Acknowledge your concerns and discuss them with your surgeon. Engage in relaxation techniques, meditation, or deep breathing exercises to help ease anxiety.

Physical Preparation for Cataract Surgery: The Importance of Health

Prior to surgery, prioritize your overall health. Follow a balanced diet, engage in light exercise, and maintain good hydration. These simple steps can positively impact your body’s ability to heal and recover after the surgery.

Medications Before Cataract Operation: Follow Medical Guidance

Your eye doctor will provide instructions regarding medications before the surgery. This might involve discontinuing certain medications that could interfere with the procedure or recovery. Always adhere to your doctor’s recommendations.

Clearing Doubts About Cataract Surgery: Ask Questions

It is normal to have queries and worries regarding cataract surgery. Don’t hesitate to ask your surgeon about the procedure, potential risks, and expected outcomes. Clearing these doubts can provide you with peace of mind.

Eye Examination Before Surgery: Precision and Planning

An extensive eye examination before surgery is crucial. Measurements of your eye’s dimensions and corneal curvature help determine the correct lens implant.This individualized method guarantees the best possible eyesight correction.

The Surgical Procedure for Cataracts: A Precise and Transformative Process

Cataract surgery involves the removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with an artificial lens implant. This outpatient procedure is relatively quick, and advancements in surgical techniques have made it safer and more effective than ever before.

Anesthesia Options for Cataract Surgery: Ensuring Comfort

Cataract surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or sedation.The best alternative for you will be discussed by your surgeon. Local anesthesia numbs the eye, while sedation keeps you relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure.

Surgical Procedure for Cataracts: A Closer Look

An incision in the eye is made during the procedure.The cloudy lens is gently broken apart and removed using ultrasound technology. An intraocular lens (IOL) is then inserted, restoring clear vision. The incision is typically self-sealing and doesn’t require stitches.

Recovery After Cataract Operation: What to Expect

After the surgery, you’ll rest briefly in the recovery area before being allowed to go home. It’s common to experience mild discomfort, itchiness, and sensitivity to light.

Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery: Weighing the Options

Like any medical procedure, cataract surgery comes with its share of risks and benefits. While the risks are rare, they include infection, bleeding, and retinal detachment. The benefits, however, far outweigh the risks for most patients, leading to improved vision and quality of life.

Preparing for a Successful Post-Operative Recovery

Necessities for Post-Op Recovery: Creating a Comfortable Space

Prepare your living space for a smooth recovery. Have comfortable seating, proper lighting, and essential supplies within reach. Following surgery, you’ll need to avoid strenuous activities and protect your eyes from bright sunlight.

Follow-Up After Cataract Surgery: Monitoring Progress

Your surgeon will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress and ensure your vision is improving as expected. These appointments are vital for addressing any concerns and making adjustments if necessary.

Minimizing Complications in Surgery: Expertise Matters

Choosing an experienced surgeon is instrumental in minimizing complications. A skilled surgeon with a track record of successful cataract surgeries can significantly reduce the risk of post-operative issues.

Lifestyle Adjustments Post-Surgery: Embracing a New Vision

Lifestyle Adjustments Post-Surgery: Embracing a New Vision

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"In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes. The American Society of Anesthesiologists calls on Anthem to reverse this proposal immediately.

Anesthesiologists provide individualized care to every patient, carefully assessing the patient’s health prior to the surgery, looking at existing diseases and medical conditions to determine the resources and medical expertise needed, attending to the patient during the entire procedure, resolving unexpected complications that may arise and/or extend the duration of the surgery, and working to ensure that the patient is comfortable during recovery.

Payment for anesthesia services is based on several factors, including the exact amount of time for anesthesiologists to deliver care preoperatively, during the operation, and when transitioning the patient to the recovery unit afterwards. With this new policy, Anthem will arbitrarily pre-determine the time allowed for anesthesia care during a surgery or procedure. If an anesthesiologist submits a bill where the actual time of care is longer than Anthem's limit, Anthem will deny payment for the anesthesiologist’s care. With this new policy, Anthem will not pay anesthesiologists for delivering safe and effective anesthesia care to patients who may need extra attention because their surgery is difficult, unusual or because a complication arises.

“This is just the latest in a long line of appalling behavior by commercial health insurers looking to drive their profits up at the expense of patients and physicians providing essential care,” said Donald E. Arnold, M.D., FACHE, FASA. “It’s a cynical money grab by Anthem, designed to take advantage of the commitment anesthesiologists make thousands of times each day to provide their patients with expert, complete and safe anesthesia care. This egregious policy breaks the trust between Anthem and its policyholders who expect their health insurer to pay physicians for the entirety of the care they need.”

ASA urges people concerned about Anthem’s proposal to contact their state insurance commissioner or their state legislator.

In June 2024, Elevance Health, the corporate name for Anthem, reported a 24.12% increase in its year-over-year net income to $2.3 billion and a 24.29% increase in its year-over-year net profit margin."

https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/11/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-will-not-pay-complete-duration-of-anesthesia-for-surgical-procedures

[thejakeformerlyknownasprince]

#animorphs#sorry i got a little carried away#i dont begrudge anyone who doesnt feel like reading all of that#btw i know i talked very little about the human host and in truth its because i dont know what sort of effect this would have on them#im not a psychologist whatsoever. im just an alleged fanfiction writer#ik its not possible to not have a personality normally but what if ones early years were monopolized by an alien brain slug?#i cant imagine theyll be able to function properly without their yeerk but i cant imagine theyll be particularly enthused either#at best the human is only themself a few hours every few days so idk if that would make them developmentally stunted or what#also i have no idea like.... WHY anyone would do this lmfao. edriss wanted a HUMAN family.#idk what yeerk would want a human baby but then give that baby a yeerk but then go to great lengths to make the yeerk think theyre a human

No, that makes a ton of sense, if the effect only lasts as long as the yeerk and the human kid are both too young to have real awareness of other people being different. Like, I don't know if anyone has done this kind of research, but I'd be fascinated to know the oldest and youngest ages kids regularly figure out Santa Claus despite adults actively working to persuade them otherwise. That age — 6? 7? — might be the upper boundary of a kid figuring out they're a different species than their friends, assuming (a massive assumption) yeerks develop at the same rate as humans.

what if a yeerk didn't know/realize it was a yeerk? What if it thought it was a human kid?

I'm trying to figure out how this would happen, and imagination is failing me. There is some evidence we've successfully convinced nonhumans that they're humans — Nim Chimpsky would sort photos of himself among photos of humans, putting photos of chimps in a different pile. But Nim was a chimpanzee, sharing 99% of humans' genes. And he was taken from his mother when he was 10 days old to be raised exclusively by humans: sleeping in a bed, wearing clothes, eating with utensils, peeing in a toilet. He'd never met another chimp at the time of that study.

By our best guess, dogs don't think they're human, nor do most pets. Dogs easily learn to prefer humans (or sheep, cows, etc.) over other dogs, but the way they act around fellow dogs is completely different from how they act around other mammals of similar size/shape. This is both because dogs mostly spend their first weeks among their parents and siblings (if not they tend to die, so even shitty breeders rarely take bottle babies), and because dogs have obvious physical differences from humans. Being dogs, they probably care less that we lack fur or use language than that we smell like omnivores who rub themselves with soap, and that we move very differently from quadrupeds. Cats are harder to pin down, but they famously don't meow at each other, only at the dumb apes whose affection or tuna sandwiches they want to demand. I don't think anyone's investigated hamsters or goldfish, but I'm guessing the odds are against one mistaking a giant hand that comes from the sky to dispense pellets for being one's sibling.

So the issue with this hypothetical yeerk is threefold: 1) yeerks don't resemble humans, 2) yeerks need to see each other to feed, and 3) yeerks can't interact with humans without using a human host. Let's suppose that the yeerk is taken into a human home immediately after spawning, that the yeerk shows infantile amnesia (who knows), and that the yeerk grows up only feeding from a private pool that contains no other yeerks. Let's even suppose that we give the yeerk a Stephenie Meyer—style human host who is completely brain dead. Even under those circumstances, would the yeerk think "I'm human"? or would the yeerk think "all so-called humans are greenish slugs operating ape bodies like mech suits; we just don't mention this fact out loud"? And is that the same thing as thinking oneself human?

For that matter, did Nim Chimpsky really think he was human, or do his two piles of pictures simply mean "apes who wear clothes" and "apes who don't"? If he assumed all apes have a life stage of being hairy and good at climbing before metamorphosing into a hairless form good at running, is that the same thing as thinking himself human? Was there a different categorization in his head, and if so was it comparable to the boundaries that humans draw around the concept "human" — e.g. "like-mes" and "beasts"? He never actually learned a human language, because evidence would suggests apes cannot, so we'll never know his exact thought process.

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How to Prepare for Gastrointestinal Surgery: Tips from Healix Hospitals

Preparing for Gastrointestinal Surgery can be a daunting process, but with the right guidance and planning, you can set yourself up for a successful procedure and smooth recovery. At Healix Hospitals, we are committed to ensuring that our patients are well-prepared for their surgeries. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to prepare for gastrointestinal surgery effectively.

The Importance of Preparing for Gastrointestinal Surgery

Preparing for Gastrointestinal Surgery is crucial for reducing anxiety, minimizing risks, and promoting faster recovery. Following the right steps helps ensure your body is in the best possible condition for surgery and healing.

Initial Consultation and Pre-Surgery Advice

Consultation with Your Surgeon

The first step to prepare for gastrointestinal surgery is a thorough consultation with your surgeon at Healix Hospitals. This meeting is vital to discuss the details of your procedure, address any concerns, and plan your pre-operative care for GI surgery.

Medical History and Physical Examination

Your surgeon will review your medical history and conduct a physical examination to assess your overall health. This step is crucial for identifying any conditions that might affect your surgery or recovery.

Preoperative Tests

Depending on your health and the type of surgery, you may need to undergo various tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies, or an EKG. These tests help ensure you are ready for surgery and identify any potential risks.

Gastrointestinal Surgery Preparation Tips

Creating a GI surgery checklist can help ensure you complete all necessary steps before your surgery. Here are some essential gastrointestinal surgery preparation tips to follow:

1. Medication Management

Managing your medications is a critical part of preparing for gastrointestinal surgery:

Review Your Medications: Inform your surgeon about all medications and supplements you are taking. Some medications, particularly blood thinners, may need to be adjusted or stopped before surgery.

Preoperative Medication: Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding any preoperative medications you need to take.

2. Dietary Adjustments

Your diet plays a significant role in your body's ability to recover from surgery. Here are some dietary tips:

Balanced Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to boost your immune system and overall health.

Hydration: Stay well-hydrated in the days leading up to your surgery. Adequate hydration is essential for optimal bodily functions.

Fasting: Follow the fasting instructions provided by your surgeon. Typically, you will need to stop eating and drinking at least 8 hours before the surgery.

Continue Reading: https://www.healixhospitals.com/blogs/how-to-prepare-for-gastrointestinal-surgery:-tips-from-healix-hospitals

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[fatliberation]

I totally understand and can empathize with fat activists when it comes to medical fatphobia. But I do think its important to provide nuance to this topic.

A lot of doctors mention weight loss, particularly for elective surgeries, because it makes the recovery process easier (Particularly with keeping sutures in place) and anesthetic safer.

I feel like its still important to mention those things when advocating for fat folks. Safety is important.

What you're talking about is actually a different topic altogether - the previous ask was not about preparing for surgery, it was about dieting being the only treatment option for anon's chronic pain, which was exacerbating their ed symptoms. Diets have been proven over and over again to be unsustainable (and are the leading predictor of eating disorders). So yeah, I felt that it was an inappropriate prescription informed more by bias than actual data.

(And side note: This study on chronic pain and obesity concluded that weight change was not associated with changes of pain intensity.)

If you want to discuss the risk factor for surgery, sure, I think that's an important thing to know - however, most fat people already know this and are informed by their doctors and surgeons of what the risks are beforehand, so I'm not really concerned about people being uninformed about it.

I'm a fat liberation activist, and what I'm concerned about is bias. I'm concerned that there are so many BMI cutoffs in essential surgeries for fat patients, when weight loss is hardly feasible, that creates a barrier to care that disproportionately affects marginalized people with intersecting identities.

It's also important to know that we have very little data around the outcomes of surgery for fat folks that isn't bariatric weight loss surgery.

A new systematic review by researchers in Sydney, Australia, published in the journal Clinical Obesity, suggests that weight loss diets before elective surgery are ineffective in reducing postoperative complications.

CADTH Health Technology Review Body Mass Index as a Measure of Obesity and Cut-Off for Surgical Eligibility made a similar conclusion:

Most studies either found discrepancies between BMI and other measurements or concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support BMI cut-offs for surgical eligibility. The sources explicitly reporting ethical issues related to the use of BMI as a measure of obesity or cut-off for surgical eligibility described concerns around stigma, bias (particularly for racialized peoples), and the potential to create or exacerbate disparities in health care access.

Nicholas Giori MD, PhD Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University, a respected leader in TKA and THA shared his thoughts in Elective Surgery in Adult Patients with Excess Weight: Can Preoperative Dietary Interventions Improve Surgical Outcomes? A Systematic Review:

“Obesity is not reversible for most patients. Outpatient weight reduction programs average only 8% body weight loss [1, 10, 29]. Eight percent of patients denied surgery for high BMI eventually reach the BMI cutoff and have total joint arthroplasty [28]. Without a reliable pathway for weight loss, we shouldn’t categorically withhold an operation that improves pain and function for patients in all BMI classes [3, 14, 16] to avoid a risk that is comparable to other risks we routinely accept.

It is not clear that weight reduction prior to surgery reduces risk. Most studies on this topic involve dramatic weight loss from bariatric surgery and have had mixed results [13, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27]. Moderate non-surgical weight loss has thus-far not been shown to affect risk [12]. Though hard BMI cutoffs are well-intended, currently-used BMI cutoffs nearly have the effect of arbitrarily rationing care without medical justification. This is because BMI does not strongly predict complications. It is troubling that the effects are actually not arbitrary, but disproportionately affect minorities, women and patients in low socioeconomic classes. I believe that the decision to proceed with surgery should be based on traditional shared-decision making between the patient and surgeon. Different patients and different surgeons have different tolerances to risk and reward. Giving patients and surgeons freedom to determine the balance that is right for them is, in my opinion, the right way to proceed.”

I agree with Dr. Giori on this. And I absolutely do not judge anyone who chooses to lose weight prior to a surgery. It's upsetting that it is the only option right now for things like safe anesthesia. Unfortunately, patients with a history of disordered eating (which is a significant percentage of fat people!) are left out of the conversation. There is certainly risk involved in either option and it sucks. I am always open to nuanced discussion, and the one thing I remain firm in is that weight loss is not the answer long-term. We should be looking for other solutions in treating fat patients and studying how to make surgery safer. A lot of this could be solved with more comprehensive training and new medical developments instead of continuously trying to make fat people less fat.

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For those who are wondering. Do giant hearts exist? And the answer is yes. And do women get them? Yes, yes they do. And can a woman have aneurysms of her great blood vessels? Yes, yes they can. And in fact, here are some perfectly great examples of the.

Cardiomegaly and Aneurysms of the great blood vessels.

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Idiopathic-dilated-cardiomyopathy-in-a-28-year-old-woman-with-shortness-of-breath-a_fig2_221781930

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Fig-1-Extremely-enlarged-heart-a-Chest-X-ray-film-shows-marked-cardiomegaly-b_fig1_46168679

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Chest-X-Ray-shows-ascending-aortic-aneurysm-and-cardiomegaly_fig1_304779128

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Chest-x-ray-for-patient-2-a-30-year-old-woman-showing-a-globular-heart-with-oligemic_fig2_233888689

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Aortic-enlargement-of-sac-formation-in-a-patient-with-TBAD-A-A-60-year-old-woman-with_fig3_320966026

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Dilated-cardiomyopathy-Echocardiographic-and-cardiac-magnetic-resonance-images-from-a_fig3_271533595

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Imaging-exams-displaying-the-pulmonary-aneurysm-and-associated-features-A-Chest_fig1_51740514

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Three-patterns-of-aortic-dilation-in-patient-with-BAV-A-Dilated-tubular-ascending_fig1_319422738

https://cardiothoracicsurgery.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13019-021-01600-0

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043316303739

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Illustrations-of-type-II-thoracoabdominal-aortic-aneurysm-repair-with-adjuncts-A_fig2_223526560

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Preoperative-CT-scan-showing-a-type-III-thoracoabdominal-aortic-aneurysm-that_fig1_24440788/amp

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-photographs-showing-Large-Globular-shaped-heart-in-case-of-Dilated-Cardiomyopathy_fig1_354563009

https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiomyopathy_pathophysiology

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9142248/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3155900/

https://www.ajconline.org/article/S0002-9149(19)31189-0/fulltext

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4805784/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5574292/

https://www.heartlungcirc.org/article/S1443-9506%2823%2904225-7/fulltext

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Reconstructed-CT-image-showing-a-hugely-dilated-left-atrium-extending-to-the-right-of_fig9_319309937

Peripartum cardiomyopathy

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210261216303662

Now for a poll to all the big breasted women out there. Do you have these? And explain why?

[rust-bearer]

The prisoner screamed in their cell, as First Aid watched through the window. Their servo, previously their pride of trade, had been cut off right where the nerve endings started; it looked fairly painful, and judging by the screaming, it was.

First Aid made a note of it, typing on his keypad.

“Hey doc. Fancy seeing you here,” Vortex purred from First Aid’s left, standing obtrusively in the doorway. First Aid spared him a glance, then return to the prisoner.

“Standard response of sudden amputation. Patient underwent a below-the-wrist amputation following extensive ischemic damage and necrosis of the servo due to unintended infection…” First Aid looked up again at the ‘prisoner’, before returning to his notes, continuing to speak aloud as he typed. “Preoperative imaging revealed critical tissue loss, with no viable circulation distal to the wrist. Procedure was uncomplicated and patient is expected to make a full recovery.”

Vortex made an interested noise, deciding to lean into First Aid’s personal space. “Sounds like you had some fun without me.”

First Aid set the tablet down with a small noise of dissatisfaction. Then, he spoke into a microphone, directed to the diminutive medical drones, currently puttering around the operating room. “Physician consent obtained for patient termination.”

As one, the drones all jolted to life. The prisoner strapped to the operating table barely had time to scream before the drones began to gouge him apart. First Aid shook his head, and made yet another mental note to recalibrate the drones. Always so messy. Never enough time to fix it, though. Especially not with…

Well, Vortex. Vortex, who was currently staring in disbelief. “Yknow, I was joking when I said you should lighten up. Isn’t this a little extreme? I mean, Primus, Aid, aren’t you supposed to be a medic-”

“What is it you want, Vortex?” First Aid sighed. He shouldn’t be even indulging this. “I wouldn’t have to kill so many patients if you left me alone.”

“Me? What did I do!” Vortex looks wounded, and maybe it’s an act. “You’re the one who chopped off his wrist, then, well… the rest of him too. Say, doesn’t he look a lot like your old coworker?” Vortex flashes a deep grin, unobstructed by any mask.

First Aid ignores him. Looks back to his notes. “Attending physician visual disturbance noted. Accompanied by auditory disturbances as well. Patient log closed for the day.”

“Hallucination?” Vortex makes to snatch away the data pad, but his clawed servo goes through it. “Wh- hey! First Aid, what did you-”

“You’re DEAD, Vortex!” First Aid finally snaps. “We have this conversation every other day! You’re- not real, and I shouldn’t even be talking to you…” Inhale, exhale. “I’ve been awake too long. This always happens, and I keep telling myself not to let it happen, and it always happens…”

Muttering to himself, First Aid stands up and leaves the room. Vortex, or what thinks it’s Vortex, stands over the data pad. Watches the text scroll automatically until it reaches today’s date.

Fifty thousand years after the end of the War. After Vortex’s last, hazy memory of… something, and then nothing at all. The room dims; the room goes black.

Nothing but a pair of red optics, staring out of the dark.