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|guides=[[Medical|Medicine]], [[Chemistry|Chemistry]], [[Virology|Virology]], [[Cryogenic Pods|Cryogenic Pods]]
|guides=[[Medical|Medicine]], [[Chemistry|Chemistry]], [[Virology|Virology]], [[Cryogenic Pods|Cryogenic Pods]], [[Surgery|Surgery]]
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The Medical Doctor is the first line of defense against the waves of irradiated, poisoned, on fire masses that often come to Medical. Get medicine from the [[Chemist|Chemists]] while treating crewmates with all sorts of ailments.
The Medical Doctor is the first line of defense against the waves of irradiated, poisoned, on fire masses that often come to Medical. Get medicine from the [[Chemist|Chemists]] while treating crewmates with all sorts of ailments. See the [[medical|medical guide]] for more information about how to treat crewmates.


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== Tips ==
== Tips ==


*Make sure to have a store of basic medicine on you, namely medicine (See: [[Chemistry]]) such as Bicaridine, Tricordrazine, and Inaprovaline, all of which are very useful in a pinch. What you have over the chemists is that you can leave medical, so use that to your advantage, search the ship for the dead and wounded and bring them back to medical for treatment and cloning.
*Make sure to have a store of basic medicine on you, namely medicine (See: [[Chemistry]]) such as bicaridine, tricordrazine, and inaprovaline, all of which are very useful in a pinch.


*Always scan bodies and attempt to Clone them. If unclonable, scavenge whatever supplies, tools, and cool clothing they have and send the body to the [[Chef]].
*Always treat patients with whatever medicines you have at your disposal. Scan patients with the health analyzer to determine the best course of treatment.


*The [[Chief Medical Officer]] has a computer in his room, as well as a duplicate somewhere in the medical facility, which shows the status of personnel on the station, and their location if they have enabled it. Use this to recover lost bodies and keep track of the life status of the [[Heads]].
*The [[Chief Medical Officer]] has a computer in his room, which shows the status of other medical personnel and their location. Use this to recover lost bodies and keep track of the life status of the [[Heads]].


*You may have to coordinate with the other doctors and the [[Chemist]]s to prioritize wounded patients, so keep an eye on the number of patients, and be aware of when you have to let some go to save others.
*You may have to coordinate with the other doctors and the [[Chemist]]s to prioritize wounded patients. Be sure to treat patients as efficiently as possible to prevent a buildup of wounded patients in need of care.
 
*Liase with the [[Bartender]] for the cure of some diseases. Refer to [[Virology]].
 
*You can use your Medical PDA as an Health Analyzer.

Revision as of 18:04, 2 February 2023


Medical

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Medical Doctor

Access: Maintenance, Medical
Difficulty: Medium
Duties: Heal people.
Supervisors: Chief Medical Officer
Subordinates: None
Guides: Medicine, Chemistry, Virology, Cryogenic Pods, Surgery

The Medical Doctor is the first line of defense against the waves of irradiated, poisoned, on fire masses that often come to Medical. Get medicine from the Chemists while treating crewmates with all sorts of ailments. See the medical guide for more information about how to treat crewmates.

Tools

Image Name Description
Healthanalyzer.png Health Analyzer Displays the health status of any crewmate or organism upon use.
Bruisepack.png Bruise Pack Heals 5 points of brute damage per use in the brute category, per use.
Ointment.png Ointment Heals 10 points of heat and shock damage in the burn category, per use
Pill1.png Pill2.png Pill Administers a dosage of a specific chemical or medicine upon ingestion. Dosages can vary from 1 to 49 units.
Syringe.png Syringe Administers a dosage of a specific chemical or medicine upon injection. Dosages can only be administered 5 units at a time, with a maximum of 15 units stored.
Gauze.png Gauze Stops bleeding upon application.
Medipen.png Medipen A shot of epinephrine.
Bottle.png Epinephrine 15 units of epinephrine.

Tips

  • Make sure to have a store of basic medicine on you, namely medicine (See: Chemistry) such as bicaridine, tricordrazine, and inaprovaline, all of which are very useful in a pinch.
  • Always treat patients with whatever medicines you have at your disposal. Scan patients with the health analyzer to determine the best course of treatment.
  • The Chief Medical Officer has a computer in his room, which shows the status of other medical personnel and their location. Use this to recover lost bodies and keep track of the life status of the Heads.
  • You may have to coordinate with the other doctors and the Chemists to prioritize wounded patients. Be sure to treat patients as efficiently as possible to prevent a buildup of wounded patients in need of care.
  • You can use your Medical PDA as an Health Analyzer.