STARFLEET MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT

UPDATED 3-2002

(NEW ENTRIES ARE IN YELLOW)

Alpha-wave Inducer--Device used to enhance sleep in humanoids, but only meant for occasional use.

Autosuture--A medical instrument used for wound closures.

Autonomous Holo-emitter--Small device built with 29th century technology that allows an Emergency Medical Hologram to exist outside of medbay.

Axonal Amplifier--Bioelectronic device of Borg origin, believed to be some type of neuroprocessor.

Battlefield Trauma Kit--Small packet of medical supplies used to dress wounds in the field.

Biobeds--Beds used to monitor life force readings.

Biocontainment Field--Force field used for containment of infectious material aboard Federation starships.

Bioelectric Micro Fibers--Used for transferring neural patterns from one being to another.

Biofilter, transporter--A subsystem of the transporter designed to scan an incoming transporter beam prior to materialization, and remove potentially harmful disease and virus contamination. The biofilter could be programmed against a wide range of disease organisms, but was only effective against organisms so programmed.

Biometric Gel--Used in regeneration of dermal tissues in sever burns.

Bioregenerative Field--Radiated energy used in biomedical applications to accelerate cellular growth.

Biosynergic Accelerators--Used to accelerate the life force energies of a patient.

Bio-temporal Chamber--Medical device created by the Emergency Medical Hologram aboard the Voyager in 2379. The chamber can be used to stave off morilogium  and extend  life by as much as a year. The chamber uses a biotemporal field to push cells into an earlier stage of entropic decay.

Blood Infusion Unit (Blood-gas Infuser)--A piece of medical equipment that attaches to the skull and is used to keep blood oxygen levels stable for up to one hour.

Brace-Ligmentry Regenerator--Used to reconnect torn ligaments, and also creates new ligaments.

Brain-circuitry Pattern--Medical diagnostic tool which creates an image capable of mapping the neural activity in the humanoid brain. A BCP can be used as a means of identification as each individual image is unique to that individual. In 2269, Lieutenant Mira Romaine was given such a diagnostic exam during her unwilling interaction with the Zetarians in which it was revealed that her brain wave patterns were changing to match the Zetarian's brain waves.

Cardiostimulator--Medical instrument used during cardiac arrest.

Cellular Micro Sutures--Extremely fine stitches used within the body.

Cellular Regeneration and Entertainment Chamber--Experimental medical treatment device intended to make humanoid patients effectively immortal by keeping their cells entertained. Based on theories developed by Dr. Bathkin of Andros III. The controversial device was built by Dr. Elias Giger. Although Giger tested the chamber at Deep Space 9, he has not yet reported any results of his tests.

Coagulation activator--Used to stop bleeding.

Cortical Stimulator--Resuscitative device used aboard Federation starships. Same as Neural Stimulator.

Cranial Implant--Highly classified Cardassian biotechnological device used by the Obsidian Order. The implants, which were placed into the skulls of the order's operatives, were designed to stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain. This would release large quantities of endorphins, making the operative impervious to pain in the event the operative were tortured by an enemy. This device was never designed for continuous operation for any length of time less it fail and begin causing extreme pain to it's user.

Cryostasis Chamber--Storage device used to preserve living beings at cyrogenic temperatures for later revival.

Cryogenic Status Unit--Used for long term storage of medical samples.

Cytoplasmic Stimulator--Equipment used to stimulate the membrane surrounding a blood cell's nucleus.

Decompression Chamber--Medical treatment facility aboard Federation starships for patients requiring treatment for exposure to atmospheric pressures other than Class M normal.

Delta Wave Inducer--Medical instrument used to electronically induce anesthesia. Can be used in combination with drugs.

Dentronal Scanner--Used to scan and diagnosis the condition of teeth. Is also used in veterinary practice.

Dermal Regenerator--Medical instrument used in treating burns.

Detronal Scanner--Medical instrument used to read and encode the DNA patterns of living tissue.

Drechtal Beams--Surgical device used to sever neural connections.

Dynoscanner--Sensor device used to detect low level molecular activity.

Electron Resonance Scanner--Medical imaging device. Can be used to detect genetic tags in humanoids.

EMH (Emergency Medical Hologram)--Holographic, computer operated medical officer for medical emergencies used on starships and spacestations.

Emergency Medical Hologram Backup Module--Redundant EMH program unit carried by some Federation starships. The Emergency Medical Hologram backup module was intended to provide medical services for the ship's crew in the event that the main EMH program was damaged or destroyed.

Emergency Medical Hologram 2--Experimental holographic program. EMH-2 was a prototype installed aboard the USS Prometheus in 2374 for field tests. When the USS Voyager's EMH arrived on the Prometheus, EMH-2 believed himself to be a more advanced hologram.

Energy Containment Cell--Device used to hold the neural patterns or consciousness of a living being.

Endoscalpel--Laser surgical tool. Smaller than an exoscalpel. Also used in veterinary practice. Same as Laser scapel only smaller.

Engram Transcriptor--Device used to record an individual's thoughts for later examination. Used exclusively by the  Mari.

Epidermal Burn Repair Unit--Device used to repair severe radiation, plasma and other types of burns to the epidermis in humanoid patients.

Epidermal Inflitrator--Used to alter the skin color of any species.

Exoscalpel--Surgical instrument used by Starfleet medical personnel to incise the skin and expose underlying tissue.

Field Medical Kits (Medikits/medkits)--Medical kits containing tools, bandages, medicines etc. used in away team missions.

Flter Masks--Protective breathing device intended to protect against the debilitating effects of zenite gas.

Genetron--Medical device used by Vidiian scientists to reconstruct a person's entire genome. Illegal within the Federation.

Genetronic Replicator--Experimental medical device, developed by neurogeneticist Dr. Toby Russell, designed to translate the genetic code into a specific set of replication instructions, allowing the device to grow a replacement organ.

Hypospray--Medical instrument used by Starfleet medical personnel for subcutaneous and intramuscular administration of medication for many humanoid patients. The hypospray uses an extremely fine, high pressure aerosuspension delivery system, eliminating the need for a needle to physically penetrate the skin.

Implant--A biomechanical device installed in the postcentral gyrus of the brain to stimulate endorphins sot hat the patient could withstand torture. If device is used for long periods of time, it will eventually break down causing the cranial nerve clusters to deteriorate. This results in extreme pain and possible death.

Inhibitor Field--A forcefield which slows the progress of a disease for as long as a patient is enclosed.

Instrument of Obedience--Small electronic device implanted subcutaneously in the temporal area of the brain in all citizens of the asteroid/ship Yonada as a means of controlling their behavior. If an individual spoke against the teachings of the Oracle, or otherwise violated the society's laws, the Oracle could cause the Instrument of Obedience to emit a strong pain stimulus. If intense enough, this stimulus could cause death and was thus an effective means of enforcing the will of the Oracle.

Interphasic Scanner--Scanner used primarily for detection of interphasic life forms.

Isomolecular Scanner--Advanced medical diagnostic device. Federation starships were not routinely equipped with isomolecular scanners, even though they could be useful in the study of life-forms with very alien physiologies, until recently. They are now standard equipment on all but the smallest starships.

Knitter--Medical Instrument used for healing fractures.

K-3 Indicator--Medical means of measuring neural activity which corresponds to the level of
pain as it is being experienced by a patient. Aboard Constitution-class starships, the biobed monitors included a K-3 indicator.

Krokan Petri Dish--Laboratory equipment used at the Bajoran Institute of Science.

Ilari Bioelectric Microfibers--Highly sophisticated biotechnology used by the Ilari people. The microfibers worked with a special cortical implant to effect a transfer of the subject's neural pattern into a host person's brain.

Isomiotic Hypo--Medical instrument. An isomiotic hypo can be combined with other components to create a biogenic weapon.

Isotropic Restraint--Medical force field used to hold a patient totally immobile.

Longterm Medical Hologram--Holographic program intended to provide medical services in situations where life support or living space was at a premium such as at a research or deep space outpost. Unlike the Emergency Medical Hologram, the LMH was designed to incorporate sophisticated social skills, enabling it to interact with patients over an extended period.

Maturation Chamber--Device used to nurture embryonic Borg drones until they are capable of independent biological operation.

Medical Tricorder--Tricorder used primarily as a diagnostic tool to detect and record all life functions.

Medicine Bundle--In Native American culture, a pouch containing various objects used by an individual when on a vision quest. The contents of the medicine bundle were suggested to the individuals by their animal guides. Medicine bundles were private and were handled reverently.

Medkits--Medical supply modules storied in bulk aboard Federation starships for emergency relief missions. A satchel of eq    uipment used in medical emergencies. A medkit contained a medical tricorder, a hypospray, a dermal regenerator, and a battlefield trauma kit. Kits may be equiped as needed.

Microcircuit Fibers--Part of the Borg devices implanted into Jean-Luc Picard's body when he was abducted and surgically altered by the Borg in 2366. Infiltration of the fibers into Picard's healthy tissue around the Borg implants caused changes in the cellular DNA around the implants and made surgical removal impossible while the implants were active.

Microscopic Generator--Nanotech device used to transfer a consciousness into another body.

Microsuture--Surgical technology for knitting tissue at the cellular level.

Mobile Emitter--A miniature holographic imaging projector used to permit EMH programs to exist outside of medbay.

Molecular-Decay Detonator--A technology used exclusively in Romulan weapons.

Molecular Phase Inverter--Romulan device that could alter the molecular structure of matter so it could pass through "normal" matter and energy.

Motor Assist Bands--Four centimeter wide straplike devices used with neurologically damaged patients. The bands provide electrical stimulation to the patient's limbs and help with muscle retraining.

Myographic Scanner--Sensing device on Federation escape pods. It monitors the bioelectric signatures of the pod's passengers and allows them to be traced should they become separated from the pod after landing.

Nanites--Submicroscopic robots designed to perform medical functions within the bloodstream of a living organism. Such functions might include intracellular surgery or eliminating individual disease cells, or removing clotted material from a blood vessel. These devices possess gigabytes of mechanical computer memory. They are designed to have exposure only to the inside of nuclei during cellular sugeries, and are generally kept in a nonfunctional state when not in use.

Nanoprobes--Submicroscopic probes developed by the Borg, which attack at cellular level. Used in the first step of the Borg assimilation process. Using an injection tubule, a Borg drone would inject a number of nanoprobes into the body of an individual targeted for assimilation. In the subject's bloodstream, the nanoprobes would attach to blood cells, taking over their function, thereby spreading Borg technology thought the body. The Borg could modify nanoprobes, programming them to reverse the effects of cellular necrosis in a dead humanoid body. The use of such nanoprobes could revive such a body up to 73 hours after the time of death.

Neo-analyptic transmitters--Devices used to apply neuromuscular adaptations.

Neural Calipers--Medical instrument used in surgical procedures. Same as Neural Stimulator.

Neural Cortical Probe--Medical instrument capable of precision manipulation of neural proteins on an extremely small scale. The accuracy of the device was limited by the quantum nature of matter, but a remarkable redesign of the problem by Dr. Julian Bashir and his colleagues was responsible for increasing precision to the subatomic level, well beyond limits of conventional theory.

Neural Implants--The bioelectrical interface between a blind individual's visual cortex and their VISOR. The devices are implanted bilaterally in the temporal regions of an individual's skull and fed into the visual cortex allowing the individual to "see". The external portion of the implant allowes for direct connection of the VISOR to the individual's head.

Neural Interface--Subdermal bioelectrical device, linking a humanoid neocortex to an external computer system.

Neural Inversion Field--One of the reasons suspected for the odd situation the comatose Doctor
Bashir found himself in amid his own hallucination.

Neural Modulator--An instrument used to ease  muscular tightening, thereby reducing minor muscular pain.

Neural Neutralizer--A device invented by Dr. Simon Van Gelder in 2266 to aid rehabilitation of criminals. The neutralizer was intended to selectively remove thoughts relating to criminal acts, but was later found to have potentially lethal effects.

Neural Output Pods--Component of a VISOR which transmits the VISOR's visual data directly to the brain of the wearer.

Neural Paralyzer--A medication which simulates death in an individual. This drug causes a
cessation of detectable heartbeat and respiration in a humanoid patient, creating the appearance of death. A close examination, however, would reveal the ruse. Neural paralyzers can be fatal if not treated in a timely manner. However, a full recovery is possible and likely if patient receives medical treatment in time. While on Vulcan in 2267 for Spock's Pon farr ceremony, Doctor Leonard McCoy injected the weakened Captain Kirk with a neural paralyzer, which allowed Spock to win his unhappy challenge against his friend, Captain Kirk, without actually killing him. The Captain was revived only after being beamed back on board the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701.

Neuralprocessor--Central memory component contained in every Borg. The neuroprocessor contained a record of all the instructions received from the Borg collective.

Neural Stimulator--Medical instrument used to increase neural activity in the central nervous system of a humanoid brain. Same as Neural Calipers and Cortical Stimulator.

Neural Transducers--Implantable bioelectric devices that received nerve impulses from the brain and transmitted it to affected voluntary muscle groups. These instruments were used in cases of severe spinal cord damage to give the patient some control over the affected extremities.

Neurolytic Emitter--Device used to erase certain, specific memories. Illegal in the Federation.

Neurocortical Monitor--Small medical sensor device which could be placed on a patient's forehead to record encephalographic data. A neurocortical monitor could also be configured to notify medical personnel when preprogrammed readings were detected.

Neuroelectrical Suppresser--Medical instrument used to suppress pain.

Neurolink--Emergency medical technique employing matching neural pads which is used to stabilize and treat patients with severe brainstem injuries. One pad would be placed on a healthy subject while the matching unit was placed on the injured patient, thereby establishing a link from the healthy autonomic nervous system to the injured system. In 2366, Doctor Beverly Crusher used such a link between the healthy Geordi La Forge and the injured "John Doe" in order to           stabilize the latter's nervous system.

Neuro Sequencer--Medical device used to stabilize the cerebral cortex.

Neuro-synaptic Relay--Medical device used to record a subject's neuroelectric activity. Neurosynaptic relay data can be used as indication of the truthfulness of a subject's statements.

Ocular Implant--Cybernetic optical device that could be surgically implanted to give sight to a blind person. Affords the patient a wide range of sensory imformation.

Osteogenic Stimulator--Used to accelerate healing of bone fractures.

Ovarion Resequencing Enzymes--Enzymes used to promote pregnancy between different species.

Paralysis Field--Weapon used to block nerve impulses to the voluntary muscles of humanoids.

Parthenogenic Implant--An artificial device, surgically implanted into a human body.

Pheromone Trigger--Explosive device used to detonate when a certain type of species comes into sensor range.

Pheromonic Sensor--Instrument sensitive to pheromones. Pheromonic sensors can be set to be triggered when a person of a particular species gets within range, and were a favored tool of Flaxian assassins.

Phoretic Analyzer--Biomedical analysis device used aboard Deep Space Nine.

Physiosensor--Component of a 24th century Starfleet bio-bed. A physiosensor scans a patient, providing medical personnel with a continuous display of the patient's vital signs.

Physiostimulator--Medical instrument used to elevate metabolic functions in an impaired individual.

Plasma Concentrate Hypo--Emergency blood replacement units.

Plasma Infusion Unit--Medical equipment used aboard Federation starships to dispense fluid and electrolytes. Same as Blood Infuser Unit except that a BIU is filled with whole blood and PIU is filled with only blood plasma.

Positronic Implant--Artificial cybernetic replacement for damaged portions of a biological brain. A patient given such an implant can exhibit dramatic personality changes. The magnitude and scope of these changes are a function of which areas and how much of the brain is replaced. Replacing the entire brain would, in effect, destroy the patient's entire personality.

Pressor-- Medical device used to close off hemorrhaging blood vessels using a force field.

Protectors--Another name given to filter masks.

Protodynoplaser--Medical instrument used on to stabilize a humanoid's immune system.

Psychotricorder--A mental neuron scanner used primarily to record past memories.

Pulmonary Scanner--Medical device used in running a respiratory series.

Pulmonary Support Unit--Emergency cardiopulmonary support unit in use aboard Federation starships.

Quarantine Field 3J--Used to erase a patient's memory, particularly a severely traumatic one.

Quarantine Pods--Specialized medical equipment used for transporting unstable or highly toxic substances.

Quarantine Seal--Also called a medical quarantine field. Forcefield used to isolate potentially hazardous biological specimens in sickbay and other laboratory facilities aboard starships.

Radioseptics--Small silvery spheres used by the Enaran people of the Delta Quadrant. Persons cleaned and disinfected their hands by rolling the radioseptics around in them.

Refrigeration Unit--Heat -pumped device used to freeze living beingss for later uses such as slaves or for use in medical experiments. This device is only used by beings with low technology.

Sample Container--Cylindrical vessel used for the safe storage of scientific or medical samples.

Sensor Web--Shawl like garment into which is woven a highly sophisticated string of sensors that feed sensory information about the surroundings to the wearer. This is a very rare piece of equipment and is not in standard use today.

Somnetic Inducer--A small neural pad used to aid the induction of sleep in humanoids.

Sonic Separator--Medical instrument used to restore a brain stem to the spinal cord. Not in use today.

Spray Dressings--Spray used to close minor wounds and also used as protection against infection.

Stasis Unit/Field--Emergency medical device used aboard Federation starships. The device could hold a patient in a state of suspended animation until medical treatment could be rendered.

Styrolite--Clear plastic like material used for biologic quarantine of potentially hazardous life forms.

Subcutaneous Bone Fusion Unit--Used for setting multiple bone breaks.

Subdermal Bioprobe--Small medical device that could be implanted just under a patient's skin, used to transmit biochemistry readings.

Sub-Dermal Implant--Small devices placed just under the surface of the skin. Covert communication devices often take this form. Also, during the Occupation all Bajoran resistance fighters were implanted with a tritonium isotope. If captured they could activate the device to leave a trail that could be followed by a rescue team.

Surgical Scrubber--Device employing an irradiating field, used in the 24th century to clean and disinfect a physician's hands prior to surgery.

Surgical Support Frame--A vital tool in nearly all surgical procedures. The SSF not only maintains a sterile environment for most surgical procedures, but also incorporates several vital diagnostic and life support tools. These include a battery of biofunction sensors, supplementing those provided by the biobed and by the overhead medical equipment array. The SSF is capable of automated administration of intravenous medication as well as cardiovascular support and emergency defibrilation. A variety of surgical support frame types are available for different procedures, as well as for different lifeform types. Most biobed units are designed to accept surgical suppport frames.

Surgical Tissue Regenerator--Used during surgery to repair tissue.

T-cell Stimulator--Medical device used to increase the production of T-cells, a type of lymphocyte which enables humanoid bodies to fight infection.

Termination Implant--Small device inserted into the brain stems that allows a humanoid to commit suicide in the event they were ever captured by an enemy. Can be triggered physically, resulting in a painful death within minutes. Triggered mentally, it results in death within minutes without pain.

Theta Wave Inducer--Device used to enhance relaxation and meditation. For occasional use only.

Thrombic Modulator--Medical instrument used to assist in blood coagulation.

Tissue Mitigator--Medical instrument used in surgical procedures to repair tissue damage.

Transmuter--A thought-conversion device used by the extragalactic life-forms Korob and Sylvia sometime during the 23rd century. The transmuter resembled a small wand, and served as a director or amplifier, converting their thoughts into actual matter or powerfully convincing images. Using the transmuter, they were able to create illusional humanoid forms for themselves.

Tricorder--Handheld device with extensive database, used for medical measurements. It comes with a small, handheld sensor probe.

Trilaser Connector--Medical instrument used to reconnect muscles, arteries and veins.

VISOR--Acronym for "Visual Instrument and Sensory Organ Replacement." A slim device worn over the face like a pair of sunglasses, the VISOR permitted vision in not only visible light, but across much of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared and radio waves. A device called a Visual Acuity Transmitter was once used with Geordi's VISOR in an attempt to allow transmission of Geordi's visual perceptions, but the device proved unreliable and the images were extremely difficult to interpret. When the VISOR is linked with a tricorder it forms a device capable of detecting neutrino emissions. Something the tricorder alone cannot accomplish.