Rina had never seen such a device. She hesitated, but the screen displayed a short video— “Applying the Two‑Layer Compression for Large Dermatologic Lesions” —with a voiceover in Bahasa Indonesia. “Pastikan lapisan pertama menutupi seluruh luka tanpa menekan tepi. Tekanan optimal berada pada 30 mmHg, dapat diatur dengan slider pada layar kanan.” Following the on‑screen slider, Rina set the pressure to —the algorithm suggested a slight reduction due to Yusuf’s fragile skin. As she secured the bandage, the tablet vibrated and displayed: “Compression applied successfully. Estimated blood loss reduction: 68%.” Pak Hendra, passing by, raised an eyebrow. “What’s that gizmo?” he asked.
A soft, synthetic voice chimed: “Welcome, Rina. I am Sasamoto , your AI assistant. I will guide you step‑by‑step through Yusuf’s care plan. Let’s begin with a quick vitals check.” Rina placed the cuff on Yusuf’s arm, and the tablet automatically recorded a blood pressure of , heart rate 112 , SpO₂ 94% , temperature 38.3 °C . Sasamoto highlighted a red alert: “Potential early sepsis – monitor temperature and lactate.” Rina’s breath steadied. Chapter 2 – The Algorithm’s Heart While the tablet displayed the wound care algorithm, a pop‑up appeared: “Berdada Besar – Critical Compression Required.” The FTAV‑004 recommended a two‑layer dressing : first, a sterile, non‑adherent silicone mesh, followed by a pressure‑controlled bandage that could be adjusted via a small pneumatic pump. Rina had never seen such a device
The name —the flagship algorithm behind FTAV‑004—had become a punchline among the veteran staff. “It’s just another gadget that will make us obsolete,” grumbled Pak Hendra, the night shift supervisor. Yet, for Rina , a fresh‑out of‑college nursing graduate who had just started her first placement, the promise of a safety net was the only thing keeping her from trembling in the dark. Chapter 1 – First Shift, First Shock It was a humid Tuesday night, the monsoon rain drummed against the window panes, and the Emergency Department was a whirl of sirens, cries, and the metallic scent of antiseptic. Rina was assigned a single patient: Pak Yusuf , a 68‑year‑old man with a massive, ulcerated “Berdada Besar” —a rare, aggressive skin tumor that had begun to bleed profusely. Tekanan optimal berada pada 30 mmHg, dapat diatur
“FTAV‑004,” Rina replied, cheeks flushing. “It’s our new AI nurse assistant.” “What’s that gizmo