Medical Equipment

[Latias]

Foreword

This thread contains all the equipment used by the Medical division. This pertains to equipment used on and off the field, as well as other related yet miscellaneous items.

[Latias]

Bio-Techs

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Bio-Tech: A prosthetic limb made of strong, lightweight metal alloys and plastics, a Bio-Tech is provided as a replacement for personnel who have lost limbs in service; the Bio-Tech is made to replicate the limb it replaces, and can come with synthetic fake skin as a covering or left bare.

 

There isn't much to say about Bio-Techs except that they are usually the go-to fix'ups for people who just so happen to lose an arm or a leg. Usually, we will order these limbs based on the requirements of what the patient needs, less than what they want. The Bio-Techs come in two components, a baseplate and the limb itself. Inside the baseplate are a couple of slots, a socket attachment point, a long-lasting lithium ion battery, and pseudo-myoelectric sensors. The limb itself attaches to the baseplate via the socket attachment point, runs off the lithium ion battery, and uses various servos to provide full movement as needed. The pseudo-myoelectric sensors take the signal provided by the attached nerves and muscles and move the limb based on the patient's electrical signals sent by the brain; simply a form of TRM (targeted muscle reinnervation). (This is up for further discussion because I don't have much information.) 

 

The patient will undergo surgery where their stump will be opened up, the bone will be shaved down, capped, and slotted; major nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments will be clamped and attached to the baseplate slots, all vessels will be sealed and attached wherever necessary to maintain circulation, and the skin will be "grafted/soldered" to the baseplate. With the baseplate attached, the limb will be attached by the socket, and locked into place. Soon after, the attending surgeon will run a diagnostic on the limb by placing in an AUX-cord like jack into the limb, which will test if the nerves are correctly connected. Further diagnostics will be run after the patient awakens as a start to their physical therapy.

 

The Bio-Tech limb only serve to emulate the limb that was lost, it does not provide extra strength, it does not make people superhuman, it just makes them combat effective. Bio-Techs are expensive, they are hard to cover, they are meant to be limited in number, hence why we have grant limits on COs now.

 

ADVANTAGES:

• Excellent prosthetic for those with missing appendages.
• Physical therapy takes only a couple of days, due to wound timelapses, to complete in order to be combat effective.
• Bio-Techs can take a fair amount of beating due to the metals used.
• Little to no need for medication as the limb is not an interfering organic object.
• Bio-Techs are comparably easier to control than basic prosthesis.

DISADVANTAGES:

• Bio-Techs can be hard to adjust to, the weight may be a bit heavier than expected.
• Patients must undergo physical therapy for long periods of time in order for the BT to compare to a human limb.
• Bio-Techs require constant maintenance from the user or specialized personnel.
• Although able to take some damage, Bio-Techs are dangerously fragile internally and can render a limb useless if damaged.
• Bio-Techs are very expensive, and by very, I mean that it costs thousands of pounds/credits to pay off a single limb.
• Those who have multiple limbs may be taken off of active duty to serve as recruiters or as propaganda, in order to scare away those who come to enlist and can't handle it.

Bio-Techs are not the greatest thing in the world, they're made to replace body parts, not to make them better. It will take a lot of time to fully adjust to a BT before one can use it in any scenario with comparable ease. That's why it only takes a couple of days to become combat effective because all you have to do is pull a trigger.

 

 

INFORMATION

 

It is a requirement that all Bio-Tech users are held responsible for the maintenance of their own Bio-Techs, unless the prosthetic is damaged beyond being repaired by the user. Failure to maintain a Bio-Tech limb can warrant a loss of the limb, a loss of life due to negligence, or a loss of both at one time. That is why some Bio-Tech users will not receive replacement limbs, and are swiftly discharged. In order to maintain a limb, one must know how it works.

 

Now, a Bio-Tech limb comes in two main components, the baseplate and the limb itself. Consider the baseplate to be the ground source between the limb and you, you need the baseplate connected, hooked up to the remnants of whatever limb you have through surgical grafting, and myoelectro sensors must be attached to the skin. Because of this very direct and very unethical procedure, the chance of failure in the baseplate is comparably low, reason being that if there's something wrong with it, that means there's something wrong with -you-. That's not to say that things can't fail in the baseplate component, there can still be complications in that component. 

 

Therefore, the majority of issues for a Bio-Tech limb will occur in the limb component itself, there's no reason to troubleshoot an issue in the baseplate if it's not a physical/organic problem. The limb, albeit armored, is still comparably susceptible to damage; it wouldn't be torn up by a few blows necessarily, but a single, very strong hit could end any functionality in seconds.

 

DIAGRAM 1

 

DIAGRAM 2

 

In reference to diagram 1 as shown above, sub-diagram 1 shows the underlying "muscle fibers" of the limb, or more so the bundles of protective cable used to cover the various internal servos and motors. Sub-diagram 2 shows the protective metal alloy plating underneath the carbon fiber and plastic polymer covering. This ultimately means that there are two layers of protection that try to circumvent the possibility of crippling damage. Diagram 2, provided above, shows what the limb looks like without both the bundles of cable and the protective plating; as you can see, the mechanisms inside the limb are numerous, with the majority of wiring located in the thickest area of the limb.

 

With this all in mind, there are three primary ways to lose control or effective control of a Bio-Tech limb. Firstly, internal mechanisms can be shot and disabled. Because the protective layers are a composition of metal alloys and plastic polymers, the limb is comparably impervious to small arms; however, the same can not be said for larger sized bullets. The limb can take many shots, but a couple of shots in the exact same spot can result in internals being pierced. The limbs can not protect against anything beyond 7.62x54 caliber bullets, including most armor-piercing rounds that are larger than small arms ammunition.

 

Secondly, as limbs are made of metal, they are susceptible to environmental conditions. Good news is that limbs will be unable to rust because of the inclusion of platinum and chromium, the alloys are also able to sustain very high temperatures before starting to deform and melt, and the protective metals are pressed together tight enough to prevent some permeation of gases or liquids while in use. The main environmental enemies of a BT limb are cold temperatures, and water. This is remedied through the use of, at the time of the Bio-Tech's creation, a newer process of water-proofing. During the creation of the protective metal alloys, they undergo a process of laser etching which creates minuscule nanoscale patterns capable of making the metals very hydrophobic. Water droplets simply bounce off the metals due to these patterns, and if water can not touch the metal and freeze over, the limb can not freeze. Bio-Tech limbs can also be protected from environmental conditions by simply wearing suitable clothing.

 

Finally, because the limbs do use electronic components, man-made weapons are capable of disabling these components, and can ultimately disable the limb as a whole. In light of this possibility, the electronic components have fitted metal meshes with equally spaced holes that are smaller than known wavelengths of radiation. Electromagnetic protection is provided inside of each limb, but it is still possible that a weapon can be developed which can bypass these protective meshes.

 

 

MAINTENANCE

 

Bio-Tech users are responsible for reporting any issues they have with their limbs, thus they need to know how to identify these issues; some problems are comparably trivial, and can therefore be fixed by the user themselves. Let it be noted that if the BT is rendered into a worse state, the limb may not be covered by the Federation, so only fix trivial issues at your own discretion.In order to properly maintain a user's Bio-Tech, they must first remove the limb from the baseplate via unlocking the twist-lock mechanism near the base of the socket attachment point. This will unlock the limb from a fixed connection to the baseplate, and the user can then remove the limb from the baseplate without any worry.

 

-TBD-

 

Credit goes to Rev

 

[Latias]

Biogel

 

Biogel: A non-newtonian fluid, of blue hue, engineered to provide a healing factor for injured personnel; used to promote quick healing of wounds as either a treatment for small scale injuries (minor scratches), or as a post-operative synth-skin covering over sutures.

 

Biocast: A cast used for fractured limbs that makes use of biogel in the comparable shape of "ice bags" wrapped around the fractured limb; does the same as biogel, but for fractures on appendages.

 

Biotank: A human-sized capsule equipped with telesurgery equipment, upon use, the tank fills up with a vat of a neutral non-newtonian fluid of orange hue while the surgery is done; once the majority of the surgery is done, pumps attached to the tank inject small amounts of biogel into the vat, having to remove some of the excess neutral fluid to do so. This promotes immediate healing of recently sealed wounds while surgery is being completed. The biotank can also be used in case of burn patients who suffer severe burns (>55 - 60% Total Body Surface Area).

 

It is well known by the majority of people that biogel is what keeps the server's characters going, it's the way the server can continue on with the fact that we do multiple events in a day. The way biogel works is through the use of synthetic fibroblasts (the cells responsible for creating various tissues during the reparation process of a wound through the massing of collagen), and biogel also promotes a faster yield of collagen from the body's own organic fibroblasts. What may take a few weeks, months, or even a year, can be accelerated to the point to fully heal within a few days.

 

ADVANTAGES:

• Promotes faster healing for most types of injuries.
• Easy and painless treatment of superficial wounds.
• Contains a mild analgesic that helps numb pain and soothes inflammation.
• May be used as a covering over sutures to help reduce scarring.
• A single pack may be used for multiple injuries for multiple people if used directly for small wounds, and is sterilized between uses.

DISADVANTAGES:

• May only be used directly for superficial wounds; severe side effects if directly used in open wounds (gunshot wounds, large lacerations, etc.)
• Mild analgesic not strong enough for wounds that cause large amounts of pain or have multiple points of pain.
• Comparably expensive to manufacture.
• Only promotes healing, does not have any other use aside from post-operative care and direct treatment for small injuries.

 

As you may see, there are more advantages than disadvantages to biogel, but I can't stress this enough; DO NOT USE BIOGEL DIRECTLY IN OPEN WOUNDS. The side effects from using biogel in open wounds are countless; a small amount in a wound will not hurt, but anymore than that may result in the opposite of the substance's intended use. Side effects can range from vasodilation (does the opposite of vasoconstriction; allows blood loss to worsen) to large build-ups of fibroblasts (can lead to incorrect healing which will then require corrective surgery).

 

Just remember to use small amounts in all regards; use biogel directly for small cuts, use biogel as a covering after surgery for larger scale injuries.

 

Credit goes to Rev

[Latias]

Standard Medical Loadout

 

The following document contains items commonly found in a combat medic's kit. While there are still things that will eventually need to be added once enough discussion has been had regarding said items of contention, this document should serve as a basic tool for medical staff that want to get to know their equipment better. Keep in mind that items on the list are subject to change and a notice will be put out once said change is made. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to get in touch with Senior medical staff privately. Only senior medical staff (Spc.+ can change their equipment without CMO, XMO, or GMO approval.

 

Document:

Medical Equipment

 

 

Quick and Dirty List:

 

Hemorrhaging Control

Celox Gauze

ResQFoam (DARPA Foam)

XSTAT Hemostat

Pressure Dressings

Self-Adherent/Non-Stick Gauze

Trauma Dressings

Waterproof Dressings

ACE Bandages

Tourniquet(s)

 

Antiseptics

 

Isopropyl Alcohol

Saline Wound Wash

Povidone/Iodine Solution

 

Utensils

 

Suture Needles                            

Disposable Scalpels

Assorted Tubing - IV/Surgical

Catheters/Needles

Syringes

Bonesaw

Assorted Hemostats/Clamps

Assorted Forceps

Bag Valve Mask

NPA/OPA Tubes, assorted

King LTS-D

Tracheotomy kit

 

Drugs/Narcotics

 

Ibuprofen (Motrin 800)

Lidocaine

Ketamine

Epinephrine

Fentanyl

 

Fluid Resuscitation

TXA Solution

Hextend Solution

Normal Saline

Lactated Ringer’s

IV kit

Intraosseous Infusion kit

 

Assorted Equipment

 

Folded Stretcher

Bolin Chest Seals

HALO Chest Seals

Asherman Chest Seals

Medical Tape

Nitrile Gloves

3-0 Suture Silk

Pulse Oximeter

Stethoscope

Blood Pressure Cuff

Penlight

C-Collar

SAM Splint(s)

Biogel Packs

[Latias]

Lithium

 

While lithium has been known to treat the manic episodes of bipolar disorder it also finds use in the Mobile Infantry. As it currently stands, there are quite a few threats on the battlefield that can uses psychic abilities to hinder and even kill troopers. Lithium is the only known substance that inhibits the ability for a psychic to affect the mind of a human soldier. Since lithium is a psychoactive medication and due to the need for a larger than normal dose of lithium to be taken for a to have a quick effect on the battlefield, it also has quite a few negative effects. These signs and symptoms fall in line with acute lithium toxicity. They are, possible diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, stomach pains, vomiting, weakness, headaches, and a metallic taste on the tongue. Only senior medical staff and psychics carry lithium on them.

[Fitz]

On 7/23/2017 at 2:22 PM, Latias said:

Biogel

 

Biogel: A non-newtonian fluid, of blue hue, engineered to provide a healing factor for injured personnel; used to promote quick healing of wounds as either a treatment for small scale injuries (minor scratches), or as a post-operative synth-skin covering over sutures.

 

Biocast: A cast used for fractured limbs that makes use of biogel in the comparable shape of "ice bags" wrapped around the fractured limb; does the same as biogel, but for fractures on appendages.

 

Biotank: A human-sized capsule equipped with telesurgery equipment, upon use, the tank fills up with a vat of a neutral non-newtonian fluid of orange hue while the surgery is done; once the majority of the surgery is done, pumps attached to the tank inject small amounts of biogel into the vat, having to remove some of the excess neutral fluid to do so. This promotes immediate healing of recently sealed wounds while surgery is being completed. The biotank can also be used in case of burn patients who suffer severe burns (>55 - 60% Total Body Surface Area).

 

It is well known by the majority of people that biogel is what keeps the server's characters going, it's the way the server can continue on with the fact that we do multiple events in a day. The way biogel works is through the use of synthetic fibroblasts (the cells responsible for creating various tissues during the reparation process of a wound through the massing of collagen), and biogel also promotes a faster yield of collagen from the body's own organic fibroblasts. What may take a few weeks, months, or even a year, can be accelerated to the point to fully heal within a few days.

 

ADVANTAGES:

• Promotes faster healing for most types of injuries.
• Easy and painless treatment of superficial wounds.
• Contains a mild analgesic that helps numb pain and soothes inflammation.
• May be used as a covering over sutures to help reduce scarring.
• A single pack may be used for multiple injuries for multiple people if used directly for small wounds, and is sterilized between uses.

DISADVANTAGES:

• May only be used directly for superficial wounds; severe side effects if directly used in open wounds (gunshot wounds, large lacerations, etc.)
• Mild analgesic not strong enough for wounds that cause large amounts of pain or have multiple points of pain.
• Comparably expensive to manufacture.
• Only promotes healing, does not have any other use aside from post-operative care and direct treatment for small injuries.

 

As you may see, there are more advantages than disadvantages to biogel, but I can't stress this enough; DO NOT USE BIOGEL DIRECTLY IN OPEN WOUNDS. The side effects from using biogel in open wounds are countless; a small amount in a wound will not hurt, but anymore than that may result in the opposite of the substance's intended use. Side effects can range from vasodilation (does the opposite of vasoconstriction; allows blood loss to worsen) to large build-ups of fibroblasts (can lead to incorrect healing which will then require corrective surgery).

 

Just remember to use small amounts in all regards; use biogel directly for small cuts, use biogel as a covering after surgery for larger scale injuries.

 

Credit goes to Rev

@F r a n c o

This doesn't exist, right?

[MARKED FOR CLEANUP]

[LoadedGun]

Biogel exists, believe me. Biocast was also seen in the first SST. Most of this is spot on and doesn't even require an edit of the sort.