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commotiocordisI got commended for a post on STF! Yay, I'm happy. The CMO/GM said that in one of my posts I used more technical medical talk than he had all 5 years of CMO-ing on www.star-fleet.com . Maybe that means I'm in line for a promotion!
: Message posted on Stardate 05042.0 at 1807 hours
: Posted by Gamemaster Troy Martin (GM) in response
to earlier message.
: : "Yes, Sir," Rioghnach
nodded. "We believe that the radiation is the cause, causing the speed of the
cells' development to increase just like the vegitation." She wasn't sure if he
understood why the cells were building up, so she explained. "Your body normally
makes cells at the same rate they naturally die, keeping a balance of sorts. The
radiation is stimulating our bodies to make them faster than they are dying, so
they are building up. The cells are increasing the blood volume by..." She
thought for a moment about a term that was easily understood. "Diluting, I
suppose, the rest of the cells. One pump of the heart is getting less of the
other cells to the tissues. This isn't hurting us yet because the build up isn't
very high, but it can, and will if we stay here long, cause thrombocytopenia,
anemia..."
: :
: : She
stopped, realizing she jumped back into techno-talk. "Less red blood cells are
getting around the body. That means the heart has to work harder to keep the
tissues supplied with oxygen. This will strain the heart and increase blood
pressure, both of which can be hazardous. Also, you will bleed longer before
enough platlets will be 'collected' to clot.
: :
"None of this needs any immediate intervention, but we should avoid sustained
excersise because it will harm the heart. Any bleeding needs treated promptly;
for now, basic first aid will do, but larger wounds must be treated by a doctor
so they can monitor blood loss. Also, they may need to stand up slower than
normal to avoid fainting. It's somewhat like being in a place with less oxygen
then you're used to, only that would get better with time. This is only going to
get worse," she said, rather ominously.
: :
: : "I'd like to suggest that this information be
presented to the rest of the crew to try and avoid further problems."
Rioghnach Cathasaigh
:
: OOC: Wow! You've
just used more technical medical terms than I've used in my 5 long years as the
CMO. Good work! ;)
~Alexandria
: Message posted on Stardate 05042.0 at 1807 hours
: Posted by Gamemaster Troy Martin (GM) in response
to earlier message.
: : "Yes, Sir," Rioghnach
nodded. "We believe that the radiation is the cause, causing the speed of the
cells' development to increase just like the vegitation." She wasn't sure if he
understood why the cells were building up, so she explained. "Your body normally
makes cells at the same rate they naturally die, keeping a balance of sorts. The
radiation is stimulating our bodies to make them faster than they are dying, so
they are building up. The cells are increasing the blood volume by..." She
thought for a moment about a term that was easily understood. "Diluting, I
suppose, the rest of the cells. One pump of the heart is getting less of the
other cells to the tissues. This isn't hurting us yet because the build up isn't
very high, but it can, and will if we stay here long, cause thrombocytopenia,
anemia..."
: :
: : She
stopped, realizing she jumped back into techno-talk. "Less red blood cells are
getting around the body. That means the heart has to work harder to keep the
tissues supplied with oxygen. This will strain the heart and increase blood
pressure, both of which can be hazardous. Also, you will bleed longer before
enough platlets will be 'collected' to clot.
: :
"None of this needs any immediate intervention, but we should avoid sustained
excersise because it will harm the heart. Any bleeding needs treated promptly;
for now, basic first aid will do, but larger wounds must be treated by a doctor
so they can monitor blood loss. Also, they may need to stand up slower than
normal to avoid fainting. It's somewhat like being in a place with less oxygen
then you're used to, only that would get better with time. This is only going to
get worse," she said, rather ominously.
: :
: : "I'd like to suggest that this information be
presented to the rest of the crew to try and avoid further problems."
Rioghnach Cathasaigh
:
: OOC: Wow! You've
just used more technical medical terms than I've used in my 5 long years as the
CMO. Good work! ;)
~Alexandria
