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CatsinHD: Misread the code. The Code nerds only corrected me after the fact. Love

2025-03-17T14:23:07Z

Misread the code. The Code nerds only corrected me after the fact. Love

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	*'''Symptoms of Damage:''' Hypoxia, gasping, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, weak respiration upon examination with a stethoscope.		*'''Symptoms of Damage:''' Hypoxia, gasping, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, weak respiration upon examination with a stethoscope.
	*'''Causes of Damage:''' Over/underpressurized atmosphere, phoron exposure, general organ damage, trauma to the chest.		*'''Causes of Damage:''' Over/underpressurized atmosphere, phoron exposure, general organ damage, trauma to the chest.
	*'''Treatment:''' [[Guide to Chemistry#Advanced_Treatments\|Peridaxon]], [[Chemistry\|Pneumalin]], positive pressure (21 kPa; temporary treatment for collapsed lung), [[Surgery#Internal_Organ_Repair\|organ Surgery]], emergency thoracotomy via syringe (in case of collapsed lung and no doctors; can save a life, but causes some lung damage and is quite painful).		*'''Treatment:''' [[Guide to Chemistry#Advanced_Treatments\|Peridaxon]], [[Chemistry\|Pneumalin]], positive pressure (126 kPa; temporary treatment for collapsed lung), [[Surgery#Internal_Organ_Repair\|organ Surgery]], emergency thoracotomy via syringe (in case of collapsed lung and no doctors; can save a life, but causes some lung damage and is quite painful).

	The patient's [[Guide to Medicine#Blood_Oxygen\|blood oxygen]] level helps indicate their physical health.		The patient's [[Guide to Medicine#Blood_Oxygen\|blood oxygen]] level helps indicate their physical health.

CatsinHD at 14:15, 17 March 2025

2025-03-17T14:15:21Z

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	*'''Symptoms of Damage:''' Hypoxia, gasping, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, weak respiration upon examination with a stethoscope.		*'''Symptoms of Damage:''' Hypoxia, gasping, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, weak respiration upon examination with a stethoscope.
	*'''Causes of Damage:''' Over/underpressurized atmosphere, phoron exposure, general organ damage, trauma to the chest.		*'''Causes of Damage:''' Over/underpressurized atmosphere, phoron exposure, general organ damage, trauma to the chest.
	*'''Treatment:''' [[Guide to Chemistry#Advanced_Treatments\|Peridaxon]], [[Chemistry\|Pneumalin]], positive pressure (21 kPa; temporary treatment), [[Surgery#Internal_Organ_Repair\|organ Surgery]], emergency thoracotomy via syringe (in case of collapsed lung and no doctors; can save a life, but causes some lung damage and is quite painful).		*'''Treatment:''' [[Guide to Chemistry#Advanced_Treatments\|Peridaxon]], [[Chemistry\|Pneumalin]], positive pressure (21 kPa; temporary treatment for collapsed lung), [[Surgery#Internal_Organ_Repair\|organ Surgery]], emergency thoracotomy via syringe (in case of collapsed lung and no doctors; can save a life, but causes some lung damage and is quite painful).

	The patient's [[Guide to Medicine#Blood_Oxygen\|blood oxygen]] level helps indicate their physical health.		The patient's [[Guide to Medicine#Blood_Oxygen\|blood oxygen]] level helps indicate their physical health.

CatsinHD: Adds EPP pressure

2025-03-17T14:13:32Z

Adds EPP pressure

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	*'''Symptoms of Damage:''' Hypoxia, gasping, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, weak respiration upon examination with a stethoscope.		*'''Symptoms of Damage:''' Hypoxia, gasping, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, weak respiration upon examination with a stethoscope.
	*'''Causes of Damage:''' Over/underpressurized atmosphere, phoron exposure, general organ damage, trauma to the chest.		*'''Causes of Damage:''' Over/underpressurized atmosphere, phoron exposure, general organ damage, trauma to the chest.
	*'''Treatment:''' [[Guide to Chemistry#Advanced_Treatments\|Peridaxon]], [[Chemistry\|Pneumalin]], [[Surgery#Internal_Organ_Repair\|organ Surgery]], emergency thoracotomy via syringe (in case of collapsed lung and no doctors; can save a life, but causes some lung damage and is quite painful).		*'''Treatment:''' [[Guide to Chemistry#Advanced_Treatments\|Peridaxon]], [[Chemistry\|Pneumalin]], positive pressure (21 kPa; temporary treatment), [[Surgery#Internal_Organ_Repair\|organ Surgery]], emergency thoracotomy via syringe (in case of collapsed lung and no doctors; can save a life, but causes some lung damage and is quite painful).

	The patient's [[Guide to Medicine#Blood_Oxygen\|blood oxygen]] level helps indicate their physical health.		The patient's [[Guide to Medicine#Blood_Oxygen\|blood oxygen]] level helps indicate their physical health.

CatsinHD: /* Pulse */

2025-03-17T13:50:54Z

Pulse

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	==Pulse==		==Pulse==
	Monitor pulse rate with a medical scanner, or over sensors if they are enabled. The pulse can also be taken manually with a right-click menu item. A Medical HUD shows a simplified indication of a pulse, which may be useful for quick and imprecise estimations of a patient's state.		Monitor pulse rate with a medical scanner, or over sensors if they are enabled. The pulse can also be taken manually with a right-click menu item. A [[#Medical HUD\|Medical HUD]] shows a simplified indication of a pulse, which may be useful for quick and imprecise estimations of a patient's state.

	If the pulse rate is low, the patient is likely under the influence of a sedative, or has a low body temperature.		If the pulse rate is low, the patient is likely under the influence of a sedative, or has a low body temperature.

CatsinHD: /* Pulse */

2025-03-17T13:50:09Z

Pulse

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	==Pulse==		==Pulse==
	Monitor pulse rate with a medical scanner, or over sensors if they are enabled. The pulse can also be taken manually with a right-click menu item.		Monitor pulse rate with a medical scanner, or over sensors if they are enabled. The pulse can also be taken manually with a right-click menu item. A Medical HUD shows a simplified indication of a pulse, which may be useful for quick and imprecise estimations of a patient's state.

	If the pulse rate is low, the patient is likely under the influence of a sedative, or has a low body temperature.		If the pulse rate is low, the patient is likely under the influence of a sedative, or has a low body temperature.

CatsinHD: /* Equipment */ Changes which medicines are recommended for paramedics. They shouldn't be using Buta/Derm since that removes the need for a phys

2025-03-17T13:46:52Z

Equipment: Changes which medicines are recommended for paramedics. They shouldn't be using Buta/Derm since that removes the need for a phys

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	* Health analyser		* Health analyser
	* Advanced trauma kits (ATKs) and advanced burn kits (ABK)		* Advanced trauma kits (ATKs) and advanced burn kits (ABK)
	* Essential medicines (see [[Guide to Medicine#Drugs\|Drugs]])		* Essential stabilizing medicines (see [[Guide to Medicine#Drugs\|Drugs]])
			* Stethoscope
			* Penlight
	* Roller bed		* Roller bed
	* Stasis bag		* Stasis bag
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	* Crowbar		* Crowbar
	* Nitrile gloves		* Nitrile gloves
	* Pneumalin autoinhaler		* Pneumalin autoinhaler (Optional)
			* Blood bag (Optional)
	'''Equipment for a physician or surgeon:'''		'''Equipment for a physician or surgeon:'''
	* Health analyser		* Health analyser
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	* Hypospray		* Hypospray
	* Nitrile gloves		* Nitrile gloves
	* Stabilizer harness		* Stabilizer harness (Shared in GTR)
	* Defibrillator		* Defibrillator (Shared in GTR)

	These supplies can be found in a NanoMed, the medical locker room on Deck 3, or the storage room directly to the right of the GTR entrance. Paramedics can also find their equipment in their bay directly north of the storage room.		These supplies can be found in a NanoMed, the medical locker room on Deck 3, or the storage room directly to the right of the GTR entrance. Paramedics can also find their equipment in their bay directly north of the storage room.
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	The most used medications are:		The most used medications are:
	* '''Inaprovaline''', available from Medical vending machines and in the autoinjector issued to each crew member in their emergency box. Probably the most important single medication, inaprovaline stabilizes heart rate, slows brain damage (and helps heal mild brain damage if the blood is fully oxygenated), and reduces pain. If in doubt, inject inaprovaline.		* '''Inaprovaline''', available from Medical vending machines and in the autoinjector issued to each crew member in their emergency box. Probably the most important single medication, inaprovaline stabilizes heart rate, slows brain damage (and helps heal mild brain damage if the blood is fully oxygenated), and reduces pain. If in doubt, inject inaprovaline.
			** Recommended for Paramedics and Physicians.
	*'''Dexalin Plus/Dexalin''' oxygenates the blood, even if the lungs are not working. Dexalin Plus, available from the pharmacy, raises blood oxygen higher than Dexalin, available from low-oxygen first aid kits. A patient with a healthy heart can live indefinitely without working lungs if Dexalin Plus is kept in their system.		*'''Dexalin Plus/Dexalin''' oxygenates the blood, even if the lungs are not working. Dexalin Plus, available from the pharmacy, raises blood oxygen higher than Dexalin, available from low-oxygen first aid kits. A patient with a healthy heart can live indefinitely without working lungs if Dexalin Plus is kept in their system.
			** Recommended for Paramedics and Physicians.
	* '''Dylovene''', available from Medical vending machines, toxin first-aid kits, and in pill form in some wall lockers. Dylovene buys you time when treating poisoning by protecting the liver from damage and healing mild liver damage. A patient without a working liver can live indefinitely if they are maintained on dylovene, provided their other organs are functional.		* '''Dylovene''', available from Medical vending machines, toxin first-aid kits, and in pill form in some wall lockers. Dylovene buys you time when treating poisoning by protecting the liver from damage and healing mild liver damage. A patient without a working liver can live indefinitely if they are maintained on dylovene, provided their other organs are functional.
			** Recommended for Paramedics and Physicians.
	* '''Butazoline/Bicaridine/Tricordrazine''', in order of decreasing effectiveness, are used to heal physical damage, including bruises and cuts. Butazoline and bicaridine can be obtained from the pharmacy; Tricordrazine is made by mixing dylovene, inaprovaline, and water in equal parts.		* '''Butazoline/Bicaridine/Tricordrazine''', in order of decreasing effectiveness, are used to heal physical damage, including bruises and cuts. Butazoline and bicaridine can be obtained from the pharmacy; Tricordrazine is made by mixing dylovene, inaprovaline, and water in equal parts.
			** Recommended for Physicians.
	*'''Dermaline/Kelotane/Tricordrazine''', in order of decreasing effectiveness, heal burns. Dermaline is available from the pharmacy; kelotane can be found in burn first-aid kits; Tricordrazine is made by mixing dylovene, inaprovaline, and water in equal parts.		*'''Dermaline/Kelotane/Tricordrazine''', in order of decreasing effectiveness, heal burns. Dermaline is available from the pharmacy; kelotane can be found in burn first-aid kits; Tricordrazine is made by mixing dylovene, inaprovaline, and water in equal parts.
			** Recommended for Physicians.
	*'''Mortaphenyl/Perconol''' are painkillers. Mortaphenyl reduces severe pain, but causes drowsiness and dizziness; it is available from the pharmacy or in pill form from some of the first aid wall lockers in Medical. Perconol reduces mild pain, but without causing intoxication; it is available from Medical vending machines. If the goal is remaining functional despite pain, Perconol is the best option, since it does not cause intoxication.		*'''Mortaphenyl/Perconol''' are painkillers. Mortaphenyl reduces severe pain, but causes drowsiness and dizziness; it is available from the pharmacy or in pill form from some of the first aid wall lockers in Medical. Perconol reduces mild pain, but without causing intoxication; it is available from Medical vending machines. If the goal is remaining functional despite pain, Perconol is the best option, since it does not cause intoxication.
			** Recommended for Paramedics and Physicians.

	==Tools==		==Tools==

Chaotic idealism: Minor updates to medical. Infections, tricordrazine, amputations, misc. grammar/style.

2024-07-22T18:46:38Z

Minor updates to medical. Infections, tricordrazine, amputations, misc. grammar/style.

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Chaotic idealism: /* Infection */

2024-07-22T17:27:17Z

Infection

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	==Infection==		==Infection==
	Infections start when a wound isn't treated and disinfected in time. A hand scanner will not detect an infection, but will detect the fever that results from infections. If left alone, infections can rapidly kill a patient. Diagnose infections with the body scanner.		Infections start when a wound isn't treated and disinfected in time. A hand scanner will not detect an infection, but will detect the fever that results from infections. If left alone, infections can rapidly kill a patient. Diagnose organ infections with the body scanner.

			Diagnosing skin/limb infections:
			* Skin infections are caused by untreated wounds, especially burns, and by re-using syringes. They do not show up on the body scanner. Suspect a skin infection in a patient who has a fever and possibly pain or weakness, but no infection shows in the organs.
			* Examine the patient's skin thoroughly. (Grab, switch to Help intent, target the body part, and click on the patient.) In early stages, the skin will be red and warm to the touch; later on, the infection becomes obvious and progresses to gangrene.

	Levels of infection:		Levels of infection:
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	* If an organ is infected, treat the patient for the symptoms of organ failure.		* If an organ is infected, treat the patient for the symptoms of organ failure.
	* If the patient's infection is causing toxins to build up in the blood, administer dylovene.		* If the patient's infection is causing toxins to build up in the blood, administer dylovene.
	* Gangrenous limbs should be treated with [[Surgery#Necrotic_Limb_Repair\|necrotic limb repair]]. If no surgeon is available, ~~amputation~~ is an option.		* Gangrenous limbs should be treated with [[Surgery#Necrotic_Limb_Repair\|necrotic limb repair]]. If no surgeon is available, amputating the limb is an option; even a paramedic can attempt an amputation in an emergency.
	*'''Organ necrosis''' needs to be treated with a [[Surgery#Organ_Removal.2FTransplantation\|transplant]].		* Organs that have become gangrenous may still be debridable. Surgery can save them, with scarring.
			*'''Organ necrosis''' needs to be treated with a [[Surgery#Organ_Removal.2FTransplantation\|transplant]]. Until transplant, keep a patient with liver or kidney necrosis alive by dosing them with dylovene on a continuous drip. Necrotic lungs require dexalin plus as well. If the heart is necrotic, a small amount of time can be bought with a stabilizer harness or CPR, but if the patient isn't very close to the operating room already, death is imminent.

	==Mental Illness & Trauma==		==Mental Illness & Trauma==

Chaotic idealism: /* Tumours */

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Tumours

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	To Treat:		To Treat:
	*Use [[Guide to Chemistry#Ryetalyn\|Ryetalyn]] to force the tumour(s) into ~~recession~~.		*Use [[Guide to Chemistry#Ryetalyn\|Ryetalyn]] to force the tumour(s) into remission.
	*[[Surgery#Foreign Body Removal\|Surgically]] remove the tumour(s).		*[[Surgery#Foreign Body Removal\|Surgically]] remove the tumour(s).

CatsinHD at 21:04, 12 June 2024

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	At the beginning of each shift, you should gather your equipment. Below is a summary of what tools you will need as each medical job. It does not matter how you store your equipment as long as it is quickly and easily accessible to you. In a similar vein, this list is a guideline. You can add or drop items as you see fit.		At the beginning of each shift, you should gather your equipment. Below is a summary of what tools you will need as each medical job. It does not matter how you store your equipment as long as it is quickly and easily accessible to you. In a similar vein, this list is a guideline. You can add or drop items as you see fit.

	'''Equipment for a ~~First Responder~~:'''		'''Equipment for a Paramedic:'''
	* Health analyser		* Health analyser
	* Advanced trauma kits (ATKs) and advanced burn kits (ABK)		* Advanced trauma kits (ATKs) and advanced burn kits (ABK)
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	* Stabilizer harness		* Stabilizer harness
	* Portable Defibrillator		* Portable Defibrillator
	* ~~First responder~~ belt		* Paramedic belt
	* Hypospray		* Hypospray
	* Global positioning device (GPS)		* Global positioning device (GPS)
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	* Defibrillator		* Defibrillator

	All of these can be found in a NanoMed, the medical locker room on Deck 3, or the storage room directly to the right of the GTR entrance. ~~First responders~~ can also find their equipment in their bay directly north of the storage room.		All of these can be found in a NanoMed, the medical locker room on Deck 3, or the storage room directly to the right of the GTR entrance. Paramedics can also find their equipment in their bay directly north of the storage room.

	For a ~~first responder~~, it's recommended you choose drop pouches or medical rigs in the character loadout (under the Accessories tab). Drop pouches will add three extra storage slots, and medical rigs or jackets will add two.		For a paramedic, it's recommended you choose drop pouches or medical rigs in the character loadout (under the Accessories tab). Drop pouches will add three extra storage slots, and medical rigs or jackets will add two.

	==[[File:Bottles.gif]]Drugs==		==[[File:Bottles.gif]]Drugs==
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	===[[File:Defibunit.png\|32px]]Defibrillator===		===[[File:Defibunit.png\|32px]]Defibrillator===
	Used to restart the heart with an electric shock. To use, hold the defibrillator (or, in the case of the compact defibrillator given to ~~First Responders~~, attach it to your belt), click to pull off the paddles, select the paddles to put one in each hand, and click the patient while on help intent. The patient must have nothing obstructing the chest, such as body armor. After 2 short delays, an electric shock will be applied to the patient. The defibrillators need a short recharge period before they can be used again, as indicated by the green light on the paddles and a beeping noise.		Used to restart the heart with an electric shock. To use, hold the defibrillator (or, in the case of the compact defibrillator given to Paramedics, attach it to your belt), click to pull off the paddles, select the paddles to put one in each hand, and click the patient while on help intent. The patient must have nothing obstructing the chest, such as body armor. After 2 short delays, an electric shock will be applied to the patient. The defibrillators need a short recharge period before they can be used again, as indicated by the green light on the paddles and a beeping noise.

	If there are any complications with applying the defibrillator, such as low blood volume (<30%), brain death, heart damage, or an inorganic body (IPCs), the device will flash a warning of the issue.		If there are any complications with applying the defibrillator, such as low blood volume (<30%), brain death, heart damage, or an inorganic body (IPCs), the device will flash a warning of the issue.
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	==Stabilizing Patients==		==Stabilizing Patients==

	A patient is stable when their blood is oxygenated, their heart is beating steadily, their blood volume is good, and their brain function is not degrading. Stabilizing patients is the primary goal of the [[~~First Responder~~]].		A patient is stable when their blood is oxygenated, their heart is beating steadily, their blood volume is good, and their brain function is not degrading. Stabilizing patients is the primary goal of the [[Paramedic]].

	To stabilize a patient:		To stabilize a patient:
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	*Amputations		*Amputations

	Organ damage can be treated with medication, but surgery may be faster or more efficient, or may be the only option in the absence of a pharmacist. Simple operations can be done by a physician; more complex ones require a surgeon. Operations involving cybernetic parts can be done by a mechanist. A ~~first responder~~ is not trained to do surgery, but may assist in the operating room to keep a patient stable while the surgeon works.		Organ damage can be treated with medication, but surgery may be faster or more efficient, or may be the only option in the absence of a pharmacist. Simple operations can be done by a physician; more complex ones require a surgeon. Operations involving cybernetic parts can be done by a mechanist. A paramedic is not trained to do surgery, but may assist in the operating room to keep a patient stable while the surgeon works.

	=Common Diseases & Injuries=		=Common Diseases & Injuries=
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	* Pharmacy: Makes medication.		* Pharmacy: Makes medication.
	* Cryo: For cryo treatment. Back room includes air compressors and air tanks.		* Cryo: For cryo treatment. Back room includes air compressors and air tanks.
	* ~~First Responder~~: Equipment, lockers, and ready room for ~~first responders~~. Includes a charger for mechs.		* Paramedic: Equipment, lockers, and ready room for paramedics. Includes a charger for mechs.
	* Reception: Intake; seating for doctors awaiting patients and patients awaiting doctors.		* Reception: Intake; seating for doctors awaiting patients and patients awaiting doctors.

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	* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' organizes the efforts of the Medbay staff and interfaces with Command. Depending on their background, they may also function as a physician or surgeon.		* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' organizes the efforts of the Medbay staff and interfaces with Command. Depending on their background, they may also function as a physician or surgeon.
	* '''~~First Responders~~''' primarily work in the field, retrieving patients, stabilizing them, and bringing them back to Medical and to the Physicians. In multiple casualty situations, ~~first responders~~ perform triage.		* '''Paramedics''' primarily work in the field, retrieving patients, stabilizing them, and bringing them back to Medical and to the Physicians. In multiple casualty situations, paramedics perform triage.
	* '''Physicians''' diagnose and treat patients in Medbay. When their patients need surgery, they should hand them off to the surgeons; when they need counseling, they should hand them off to the psychologist. Physicians can prescribe medication.		* '''Physicians''' diagnose and treat patients in Medbay. When their patients need surgery, they should hand them off to the surgeons; when they need counseling, they should hand them off to the psychologist. Physicians can prescribe medication.
	* '''Surgeons''' specialize in surgery. They may be assisted in surgery by a Physician or ~~First Responder~~ who keeps the patient stable while they work.		* '''Surgeons''' specialize in surgery. They may be assisted in surgery by a Physician or Paramedic who keeps the patient stable while they work.
	* '''Machinists''' perform surgeries that involve installing or repairing prosthetics and artificial organs.		* '''Machinists''' perform surgeries that involve installing or repairing prosthetics and artificial organs.
	* '''Pharmacists''' make medication, and know how to administer it. They do not prescribe medication directly; rather, they supply medication to the ~~first responder~~, physician, surgeon, and psychologist.		* '''Pharmacists''' make medication, and know how to administer it. They do not prescribe medication directly; rather, they supply medication to the paramedic, physician, surgeon, and psychologist.
	* '''Psychologists''' specialize in counseling, including both mental illness and counseling for those who are dealing with stress or simply need advice. They can prescribe psychiatric medication to patients.		* '''Psychologists''' specialize in counseling, including both mental illness and counseling for those who are dealing with stress or simply need advice. They can prescribe psychiatric medication to patients.

	When job slots are empty, or when Medical is overwhelmed with work, personnel may find themselves covering for one another:		When job slots are empty, or when Medical is overwhelmed with work, personnel may find themselves covering for one another:
	* Physicians and Surgeons may function as ~~First Responders~~.		* Physicians and Surgeons may function as Paramedics.
	* ~~First Responders~~ may administer medication, monitor patients, take scans, and treat patients in the GTU.		* Paramedics may administer medication, monitor patients, take scans, and treat patients in the GTU.
	* Physicians may do simple surgeries. In an emergency, a ~~first responder~~ may perform an amputation or do a needle thoracotamy for a collapsed lung.		* Physicians may do simple surgeries. In an emergency, a paramedic may perform an amputation or do a needle thoracotamy for a collapsed lung.
	* Pharmacists and Psychologists may perform first aid, administer prescribed medication, and take body scans for the physician or surgeon.		* Pharmacists and Psychologists may perform first aid, administer prescribed medication, and take body scans for the physician or surgeon.
	* Research scientists trained in chemistry can provide medication.		* Research scientists trained in chemistry can provide medication.