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| − | A medical kit may include a variety of [[drugs]] and pharmaceuticals. They are typically supplied in pill form or they may have to be administered by inhalation or injection. Medical [[drugs]] and pharmaceuticals are supplied by the dose, and if necessary a suitable applicator. | + | A medical kit may include a variety of [[drugs]] and pharmaceuticals. They are typically supplied in pill form or they may have to be administered by inhalation or injection. Medical [[drugs]] and pharmaceuticals are supplied by the dose, and if necessary are supplied with a suitable applicator. |
* analgesics and painkillers | * analgesics and painkillers | ||
* anesthetics | * anesthetics | ||
* antihistamine lotions, injectors and tablets | * antihistamine lotions, injectors and tablets | ||
* antiseptic solution | * antiseptic solution | ||
| + | * inhalers | ||
=== Documentation === | === Documentation === | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 14 October 2018
| Medical Kit | |
|---|---|
 TBD | |
| Type | Medical |
| Tech Level | TL–Varies |
| Cost | Varies |
| Size | Varies |
| Weight | Varies |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| TBD | |
A Medical Kit is a small portable unit containing basic medical supplies.
Description (Specifications)
It is contained in a bag or case and is designed to be used to provide immediate treatment someone who is injured or who suddenly becomes ill.
Medical Kit.
TL-7, Size 4, 10 kg, Cr 2,000.
Modern medical tools containing drugs, resuscitation equipment, surgical supplies, and diagnostic materials. The kit is sufficient for both minor and serious wounds, and it can be used for the treatment of animal injuries, radiation burns, chemical burns, poisoning, and drug overdoses. TL 9+ versions include Skin Glue, which stops surface wounds and accelerates the healing process better than antibiotics and bandages.
History & Background (Dossier)
The contents of first aid kits vary depending on technological level, but those suitable for humans typically include:
| Tools | Dressings | Consumables |
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A variety of small medical tools in sealed packets
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Sterile dressings to treat and protect injuries
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Items to aid and assist treatment
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Pharmaceuticals
A medical kit may include a variety of drugs and pharmaceuticals. They are typically supplied in pill form or they may have to be administered by inhalation or injection. Medical drugs and pharmaceuticals are supplied by the dose, and if necessary are supplied with a suitable applicator.
- analgesics and painkillers
- anesthetics
- antihistamine lotions, injectors and tablets
- antiseptic solution
- inhalers
Documentation
Documentation is provided with the medical kit in a diagrammatic, easy to follow format, typically on a wipe-clean plasticized paper. It is generally written in multiple languages.
- an up-to-date first-aid manual
- a manifest of items
- a log of usage and replacement
References & Contributors / Sources
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- Periodical: The Travellers' Digest 10
- T5 Core Rules, Far Future Enterprises 2013
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science