MEDICAL

The medical facilities of Federation starships is in a continuous state of expansion in conjunction with the continuous evolution of the medical arts. As with all generations of our people, injuries that were considered untreatable only a few decades ago under ideal conditions can now be treated in a combat environment, allowing the wounded to be returned to duty in less time than in the past.

Sickbay:

The Sickbay facilities are located on Deck 5. 20 beds have been installed in this area. Additional patients can be accommodated in temporary facilities setup in cargo bays and Holodecks (if available for use). Those who are classified as "walking wounded" may be allowed to recover in their quarters to keep medical space available for those who are in greater need. The latest in equipment and technology has been incorporated into this design. One room of sickbay is setup as a waiting room for incoming personnel. The chairs in this room can be adjusted to accommodate the injuries of those waiting for treatment. Another area of Sickbay is configured for surgical procedures and support functions. The largest room is an operating room. They contain all the normally used surgical tools and supplies needed. A replicator is installed in each operating room to fabricate any special needs, such as unusual instruments, replacement blood, artificial body parts (joints, bones, skin, etc). The operating rooms are relatively spacious to allow observers to view surgical procedures. There are also scrub stations located next to the operating rooms for the surgeons to prepare in. Outside of the operating rooms is a turbo lift dedicated to travel between the medical and biological sciences area. This is used to aid in the treatment of unusual medical conditions where detailed analytical work is required that is beyond the capacity of the equipment of Sickbay. Sickbay also provides for the crew's dental needs.

As with virtually all vessels entering Starfleet service today, an Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH) program has been installed into the vessel's computer system. USS Sulu was equipped at the time of construction with the Mark II version of this medical assistance tool. In cases where the Medical staffing level is below normal levels, the EMH program may be activated to assist in the treatment of patients. Holographic emitters have been installed throughout the sickbay area *as well as the majority of critical areas throughout the ship (Bridge, Engineering, Cargo and Shuttle bays...)*. Work is in progress of incorporating emitters into all other areas of the vessel to allow the EMH doctor to work in any area of the vessel where casualties may be in need of treatment but unable to be moved.

FirstAid:

First aid stations are installed in various locations throughout the vessel, including:

• A storage compartment *in the Bridge Conference Room*.
• The *Shuttle Bays*.
• Security.

These stations are intended to handle two types of conditions:

• Injuries minor enough not to require a doctor's efforts yet serious enough to require immediate attention.
• Severe injuries that require stabilization before the person can be moved to Sickbay.

*These stations are designed for fellow crew member use and for storage of relatively large amounts of medical supplies for use in emergency situations.*