In Character Conference Medical Seminar Stardate 10406.26

Speaker: Lt Ashley Lynn Yates CMO - USS Triton

Subject: Medical

Synopsis: Come one and all to the wonderful world of medicine! Do you desire to know how a Medical Officer does it? Do you think you have what it takes to be a Medical Officer? Come and show your stuff in a medical holo program! Various medical scenarios will be presented! Do you have what it takes?

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Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Looks around:: Ravenprowler: Welcome Commander.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: nods to Yates and sits down, crossing her legs in front of her sitting well back in her chair. ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: pulls out a PADD and begins reading over the syllabus for this seminar ::

CMO_Powers says:
::enters the seminar and hangs around at the back::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles as Powers enters:: Powers: Welcome Commander Powers.

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: Good day Commander.

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: How long has it been since I was at one of your seminars?

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles:: Powers: Since the last conference was hosted.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Woo: Welcome Captain.

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: looks around :: Yates: I apologize for interrupting. I take it I'm... quite late. :;smiles, and take sa seat::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles at the Captain::

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: How have you found the conference so far, Cmdr?

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Powers: It has been very good thus far. I have attended a few seminars and they were rather good. Yourself? ::Looks around.. it is about time to start::

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: looks up :: Ah, I guess I'm not late at all.

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: This is the first seminar I've been to this time so, I'll tell you after. ::smiles::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
All: Well I guess that we should begin. This seminar may not last as long as the others due to the lack of people. ::Smiles:: All: However we should have some fun. So please take your seats. ::Notices they are all in them::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: First off.. Welcome everyone! My name is Ashley Lynn Yates, the current Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Triton. Today we will be talking about etiquette in Sickbay as well as if a job as a Chief Medical Officer or Medical Officer is an easy one.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: There have been many different speculations from many different members of Starfleet. ::Hops onto a Biobed and takes a seat:: But let me tell you.. being a Medical Officer is not easy, not easy at all.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: As a Medical Officer you have a very important code to uphold. The Hippocratic Oath is something a Doctor takes before he or she is fully given the title. With this oath you swear that you will keep private information to yourself and that you will not release sacred information.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: But that is not all, you agree to many other items. You promise to acquire knowledge of medicine; you must learn the field you study in great depth. This is not always an easy task, not an easy one at all.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: A Doctor is not only working towards their goal at Starfleet Academy, but also going to Medical School. This can be taken in the Academy as well, or at least, as a part of it. Here you learn various different items which may take years to perfect.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: You need to know how to conduct surgeries, to diagnose certain illnesses, and how to determine how to heal a person. ::Pauses::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: Healing is the main goal of a Medical Officer. It is your job to diagnose an illness and a treatment. Of course, now a days there are Tricorders and other technologies that can help you do this, but you must be able to diagnose something without these devices.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: If there is an emergency and you need to treat someone you need to be able to access that knowledge and heal the officer. ::Pauses::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: Now when a Medical Officer becomes a Doctor he or she works aiding the Chief Medical Officer of a ship. When you eventually make the Chief Medical Officer you are required to have an extensive knowledge of all different types of medicines as well as leadership skills.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: Much more responsibility is required. ::Smiles::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: In Sickbay many people face problems from the Medical Staff or they believe that they are wrong in how they act. Someone yesterday informed me that they had an officer Transported to Sickbay because he refused to come to Sickbay and may have been very ill. ::Smiles::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: I know that must sound brutal but that was a necessary step. It is your job for the safety of the ship medically, and you uphold that as much as possible.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: Many people believe that Doctor's are evil monsters with green bodies, warts, and snake hair. ::Smiles:: I am here to tell you that that is very untrue. We face people everyday who come in kicking and screaming.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: They believe that we are out to get them, that a DOCTOR wants to HURT them. Now I ask you.. does that seem logical? ::Pauses::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: chuckles::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: In all honesty, everyone knows a Doctor's true purpose is to heal you. You may not like what you hear, but you need to know if you are hurt or have an illness so you can get better. Doctors are not out to get you they are here to help.

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: It depends on the doctor and patient.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Nods to Powers:: ALL: Of course, many people do not understand that a Doctor has to go through temper tantrums, kicking and screaming, as well as emergencies.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: So this is where my seminar takes place. I am here to show you that being a Medical Officer is not an easy profession. Does anyone have any comments or questions?

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Looks around at the small crowd and smiles::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: Well then lets get on to some scenarios. First off I need a volunteer.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
YATES: FIRST rule NEVER volunteer!

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: laughs ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprowler: Well then I guess that means I choose you. ::Smiles:: Ravenprowler: Come on up.

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: grins::

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: Not at this time.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: stand straightening her uniform, pulling her dagger comes forward ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: smiles sweetly::

CO_Capt_Woo says:
Ravenprowler: I believe you were volun-told, doctor. ::smiles::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: laughs ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: tosses her dagger in the air non-chalantly and then sheaths it giving Yates a menacing look ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprowler: Well are you coming up Commander?

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: give a hard look :: YATES: I believe I am already here.

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::grins at Ashley::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: fold she arms ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her arms ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles:: Ravenprowler: Good. ::Pauses:: ALL: Now please stay in your seats. This Holodeck will change with each scenario. ::Smiles at Thorne::

CMO_Powers says:
Ravenprowler: You don't use that on your patients do you?

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: smiles sweetly:: Powers: ghobe' only Captains!

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: grins at Woo ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ALL: Scenario One is that an Engineering Console has exploded at the top deck of Engineering. When this explosion occurs, the Engineer flies from the top of the deck and hits the bottom level. The Chief Engineering Officer calls for help. When you arrive you have a standard medkit.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprowler: Are you ready to begin?

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: Nods::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Computer: Activate program Yates 01.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ACTION: The scene changes to Main Engineering. The Engineer is on the floor hurt badly while others are running around trying to repair the consoles.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: Moves to assess the patient, pulling her tricorder ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
<EO>::Moans and moves only slightly::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: notes no head injuries, no spinal injuries, open and patent airway and adequate circulation ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: rolls the patient into a recovery position to protect his airway and begins to stop bleeders ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: applies  pressure first and then begins transdermal regeneration of major bleeds ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Watches Ravenprowler:: All: As you can note.. the officer has third degree burns as well as a few broken ribs.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ACTION: The dermal regenerator powers down.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: stops puts pressure on the main wound of the leg ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ACTION: The leg wound continues to bleed, the pressure helps but only slightly.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
::  gives a fluid bolus  of 500 cc isolinear crystalline by hypospray ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: places a tight tourniquet and calls for site to site transport to sickbay ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: covers the burns in saline ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ACTION: The EO goes into shock.

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: makes a discreet exit... the Huron beckons ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: gives dopamine, tri-ox and atropine ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: give a second bolus ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
ACTION: The medication does not work. The EO's life signs begin to eradicate.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: yawns cause the simulation is so slow ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: gives epinephrine lidocaine bertrylium and dopamine ::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: tighens the tourniquet and calls for back up ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Computer: Pause simulation. ::She walks out::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands up, looking around ::

CMO_Powers says:
::looks around at the others::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
All: Commander you did a great job. You were able to stabilize your patient. ::Smiles:: All: She knew what to do and acted rather fast.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: shrugs at Powers :: Powers: Guess she doesn't like the sight of blood.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: grins at Yates::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: takes her seat ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
All: Now would anyone else like to try a scenario?

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::grins:: Not this time Ashley

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles at Thorne:: Powers: Would you like to Commander?

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: No, not really Commander.

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::grins:: Yates:  What do you want me to do?

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles at Thorne:: Knight: You have already done my next scenario. ::Smiles:: All: Do does anyone have any questions?

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::snickers:: Party pooper ::leans back::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles:: All: Well then I know this was a short seminar, but with more people this would have been longer. ::Sits down on a biobed:: All: I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here and the seminars!

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::waits to speak to his CMO when she has a chance::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands and applauds :: Yates: you should have run a code yourself !

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: I would like to have seen that!

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: laughs ::

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
::Smiles:: Ravenprowler: I have done all of these. It took me a couple of tries to save my last patient in scenario three. ::Smiles::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: chuckles ::

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: I just usually get my MO to deal with it.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Powers: Well you should do it as well.

CMO_Powers says:
Yates: I spent my time doing it all as a MO so now it's his turn.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: Tell me who treats you?

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: I mean do you let anyone treat you but yourself?

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Powers: You should do it yourself as well.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprowler: If I have an injuring my senior officer Lieutenant Jones does.

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::rolls his eyes and grins::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: I prefer to treat myself.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprowler: Others do. ::Smiles::

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: Do you see anything wrong with it, ethically?

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprowler: Well it can cause some difficulty. It would be better to have someone who can help you without you thinking about it.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: I guess it comes down to what is best for the patient.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: and I know what is best for me

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
Ravenprolwer: True, but you cannot conduct your own surgery.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Yates: I have......

CMO_Powers says:
Ravenprowler: Doesn't it cause problems, like when you pass out?

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Powers: Careful use of nerve blocks and local anthestetic will prevent that.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
ALL: I go round and round with my staff and other doctors over this question.

Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: have gone ::

CMO_Powers says:
Ravenprowler: What if you had lost an arm and three fingers on the other hand and had a stomach wound. Who would you get to treat you then?

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
::ponders::  Power: I am Klingon without an arm I'd let myself die.

Host LtCmdr_Ashley_Yates says:
All: Well I must call this to a closure. I have business to attend to. ::Smiles at Thorne::

CO_Capt_TKnight says:
::nods::

CMO_Powers says:
::Looks at Thorne and Yates:: Yates: Ahh. I understand. I'll leave you to it then. Good day to you Commander.

CMO_Powers says:
::leaves the seminar::