Medical Technology (Current Master-List)

[Luna]

7th Medical Brigade, 24th Combat Support Center, 67th Medical Detachment - Forward

 

 

 

-LifePAK

Replacing the Medical Scanner, the LifePAK is an All-in-One machine that monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, amongst others. It's a CPR countdown timer, a portable ECG machine, as well as issues shocks to defibrillate. It's a heavy machine, but issued to all medics for use both on field and ship.

 

-Autodoc Surgical Unit
This highly advanced and expensive piece of equipment is the standard, found in all state-of-the-art Federation medical facilities. Aptly dubbed the 'Autodoc' - this machine is a fully autonomous unit that is capable of extremely complex surgical procedures. It contains a full stock of surgical utensils and supplies and utilizes a sophisticated sensor suite which is able to take real-time scans and instantaneously review diagnostic lab work such as biopsies and blood panels. This unit is often found paired with Biotanks for the facilitation of a sterile operation site.

 

-Healing Chamber
A cutting-edge piece of equipment found in all state of the art Federation medical facilities, often referred to as 'The Tank' by members of the Federation's armed forces. These chambers range in size and construction but all function on the same concept. The patient is submerged in a sterile nutrient-rich bath that contains key stem cells to facilitate healing and the prevention of infection. Depending on the extent of one's injuries, the patient may also be placed under sedation throughout the length of their stay in the chamber, a feeding tube and catheter may also be administered. Prior to being submerged, a breathing apparatus is secured to the patient.  Thousands of microscopic, autonomous surgical nanites are then introduced to the chamber where they carry out extremely sophisticated surgical repair of wounds and/or damaged tissue. For more extensive or large-scale injuries, this unit is often paired with an Autodoc Surgical Unit.

 

-Universal Autoinjector 

A compact auto-injection device that utilizes single-use ampule cartridges that share a universal, standardized sizing. The needle and cartridge must be replaced following each use and only one cartridge can be loaded at a time. Each ampule contains a pre-measured dosage of a wide variety of medications that may be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or administered via IV-Push. Once a cartridge has been loaded into the device, it cannot be removed until utilized due to the puncture of an internal safety seal designed to prevent contamination.

 

-XStat Injector
A large bore applicator that injects small foam balls into open wound cavities, packing them for emergency hemorrhage control. Upon coming into contact with fluid (such as blood), this foam rapidly expands, taking up all space in the wound cavity and immediately halting external blood loss. Because this is a temporary means of hemorrhage control intended for field-use or pre-op procedures, these foam balls must be removed prior to permanent wound closure.

 

-Biofoam Injector
A large bore applicator that injects a self-dissolving biogel directly into a wound cavity. This biogel contains key stem cells that promote rapid healing through tissue re-growth while simultaneously aiding in the prevention of infection by helping to seal the internal wound cavity. This bypasses the need for internal wound closure through self-dissolving sutures. This gel may also be used topically as a general antiseptic and analgesic. HAS BECOME SHIP USE ONLY DUE TO LOW STOCK.

 

 -Zipstitch
A rapid, non-invasive way of external wound closure.  This small adhesive patch is placed on each side of a laceration and possesses extreme tensile strength, significantly greater than that of earlier sutures. When applied to the wound site, a series of zipper-like cords are pulled and locked under tension, permanently sealing the wound. The excess cord may then be cut and a protective dressing placed over the wound site. When used in combination with biogel, this ensures rapid healing of deep lacerations that would ordinarily take four times the length of time for recovery through conventional means.

 

-Bioskin
Dubbed "Spray-on Skin" - This bright blue fluid contains a potent mixture of key stem cells and biogel. This fluid is stored in a small cartridge-type canister that is then loaded into an airbrush-like device and sprayed over the wound site. Most commonly used in burn treatment, this treatment will simultaneously prevent infection while being capable of rapid skin re-growth over the course of 1-3 days depending on wound severity. After coating, a protective hydrogel dressing is placed over the delicate new epidermal layer that will then stengthen and harden within the first two hours.

 

-Exo Sleeve
An appropriately sized polymer sleeve is fitted over the patient's limb and a small neuro-patch is placed on the temple. The system, powered via the detachable HMI (human-machine interface) is then activated. The sleeve automatically secures itself to the patient and administers a series of nerve-blocking drugs into the appendage. Once fully active, the sleeve takes on the function of the localized muscular-skeletal system, allowing use of the effected appendage while powered and nerve-block is active.  The sleeve will remain functional under its own power for approximately 3 hours.
Power source: The sleeve features a miniaturized version of the standard Federation MSI-AM241 Multi-Source Nuclear Power Cell. The cell is rated to last 3 hours under standard operating conditions.

 

-Bone Bag
This device seals the location of a fracture or break in a bio-fluid filled bag. Upon activation, the bag inflates to form an airtight seal that prevents infection. Once activated and fully inflated, the device administers a local anesthetic to the location. An internal IO device is then implanted into the affected bone where it administers a bone glue directly to the break site. This bio-glue will realign and seal the damaged skeletal structure while promoting rapid healing and cartiledge regrowth over the course of one to several days depending on severity and complexity.

 

-Epidrenasorapine-K2
A ground-breaking medication approved for field-testing by Federation R&D, aptly dubbed 'K2' by the bulk of the Federation's Medical Corps. This is a potent painkiller and stimulant intended for emergency use by the military during combat operations only. The drug works by constricting major blood vessels and drawing blood away from the patient's limbs and toward the center mass, assisting in significantly reducing bleeding from the limbs. This is similar to the body's natural response during hypothermia. This drug also overstimulates the adrenal gland in a controlled method of action, triggering an intense survival instinct often called 'fight-or-fight.'  A potent modified ketamine-derived painkiller is combined with this adrenal stimulant, counteracting the sedatory effect. The end result is a significant suppression of pain perception and a highly stimulated adrenal response. This drug is NOT to be used with chest or abdominal wounds due to the risk of cardiac arrest and/or death via blood loss caused by interthoracic or interabdominal pressure. 

 

-Cyclofenal
An extremely potent non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug and a staple of the Federation's Mobile Infantry Medical Corps, often found in most standard issue IFAK. Cyclofenal comes in rapidly absorbed sublingual strips or less commonly in pre-measured autoinjection syrettes issued to medical personnel, as well as in intravenous form. Cyclofenal is a strong painkiller that is capable of alleviating moderate to severe pain with limited side effects. Its creation was intended to replace outdated or less effective pain-reducing medications on a broader sprectrum and does not possess the sedatory properties of stronger painkillers classed as opioids or dissociative injected anesthetics.

-Lithosetrapam "LP"
LithosetraPAM ("LP" for short) is an experimental Class IV Benzodiazepine created by [REDACTED] for use by Federation military personnel in combating psychic influence and hysteria. Loosely based off the now-archaic modified strain of Lithium, 'LP' can be successfully administered during or after hysteria caused by psychic influence. Side effects include a total disconnect from psychic ability, nausea, vomiting, headache, hypotension, and a feeling of disassociation. See [ATTACHED] for more details.

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>> BEGIN MESSAGE
>> FROM: Cpt. Ashley Graham (MD–PhD)
>> CC: SICON; Military Intelligence; Research & Development; FULCRUM Sciences; Project Manager
>> DATE: 0108, 4/19/2297
>> SUBJECT: LithosetraPAM

LithosetraPAM ("LP" for short) is an experimental Class IV Benzodiazepine created by [REDACTED] for use by Federation military personnel in combating psychic influence and hysteria. It operates by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmittergamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the GABA Receptor and thereby suppresses the release of Dopamine which is subsequently converted into Noradrenaline, a natural chemical imbalance of this is believed to be the lead cause of bipolar disorder and unexplained rage or aggression. By suppressing the brain's natural creation of this hormone, the drug is able to induce a state of sedation, hypnosis, anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxation. High doses of the drug may also cause anterograde amnesia and dissociation.

 

This creation of this drug was prompted due to the increase in cases of psychosis believed to be a result of close proximity, physical contact or other forms of interaction with individuals afflicted with psychic abilities. It was loosely based off of the drug Lithium which acts as a mood stabilizer. Until the creation of LithosetraPAM, individuals were treated with large doses of a modified strain of Lithium which was slow to act due to its method of action. LithosetraPAM operates more quickly and directly rectifies the specific effects of psychic influence. The key difference between LithosetraPAM and Lithium is that this drug can be successfully administered during or after hysteria caused by psychic influence, where-as with Lithium it would be too late.

 

Side-effects vary depending on patient and individuals afflicted with psychic abilities will note the complete and total (but most often temporary) separation from their psychic abilities in addition to a number of other common side effects including but not limited to;

 

 

• A total inability to perform psychic actions
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Severe Headache
• Dissociation with oneself and/or a feeling of emptiness
• Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

 

For questions, comments or concerns regarding this drug, please contact [REDACTED]