From: Christine Fontaine <cfontaine@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 17:05:13 -0400
Subject: USS CHESAPEAKE: Medical Reports
SD 90630.1704 EDT
MD 09.0730
Scene: USS CHESAPEAKE: Sickbay: CMO's Office
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Lieutenant Commander Catherine Ledoux was perusing her morning mail.
Shaking her head slightly in amazement, the vet was astounded by the sheer
volume of the messages that had been accumulating in her mail spool overnight.
Most of the missives could be filed or put aside to be read later. Others
were flaged for more immediate attention. One message in particular
caught Catherine's eye; it was from the Captain.
><<<BEGIN MESSAGE>>>
>
>To: Senior Staff
>From: Capt. Amanda Bell, CO
>Re: Mission Preparations
>
> By now, any preliminary findings should be well under way. As we
>move into the second and final week of our approach to the system,
>the following things need to be accomplished.
>
>Medical: Final status report and completion of pre-mission physicals.
> Evaluation of possible health risks or difficulties posed by the
>environments of the system.
Completion of pre-mission physicals. Right. Although most of the senior
staff had made an appearance in sickbay there were still several officers,
noteably the Captain herself, who had not.
The other task assigned to the medical department was relatively easier to
complete. Although the information available on the Corellian system was
rather sparse, Doctor Ledoux would still be able to conduct a preliminary
evaluation of any health risks or other environmental difficulties. The
Science department would certainly have to be consulted; any information
that they had on the Delta Corellis system could potentially be useful.
Quickly penning a message to Science, Doctor Ledoux requested any
biological or environmental data that they may have obtained on the
Corellian system. Once that was complete, Catherine turned to the library
computer, preparing to delve into its files and begin investigating the
medical and environmental challenges posed by the Delta Corellis system.
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MD 09.0930
Scene: USS CHESAPEAKE: CMO's Office
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Two hours later, Catherine was still sitting at her desk. Having reviewed
all of the information on Delta Corellis that was at her disposal, the vet
had decided that it was time to take a break. Rising from her chair, she
headed towards the small replicator nestled within one wall of her office.
Ordering a large glass of orange juice, served over ice, Catherine
practically gulped the beverage when it appeared.
Refreshed, the Chief Medical Officer strolled back to her desk and reseated
herself. Retrieving two PADDs: one with the data that she had collected,
one containing the report from Science, she then pulled out another PADD
upon which to compile her report. It was now time to organize and
summarize her findings.
Medical and Environmental Assessment of Delta Corellis System
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A. Physiology of the native inhabitants of the Corellian System
All of the native life forms found in the Corellian system are carbon based
with iron as the metal ion in blood haemoglobin. These characteristics can
be found in the native Corellians, who are humanoid in appearance. Their
physiology is very similar to that of native Terrans, with a few exceptions.
The respiratory system is very efficient, and the Corellians are capable of
surviving at lower oxygen concentrations than Terrans. This is a direct
result of the atmosphere surrouding Corellis, with higher levels of carbon
dioxide, and correspondingly lower levels of oxygen than Terra's atmosphere.
B. Medical Development
Corellian medicine is highly advanced, and its development has roughly
parallelled that of Federation medicine. The Corellians, however, do not
have the ability to transport organs by beam, nor are they capable of using
any other medical transporter technology, as the Corellians have not yet
discovered complex matter transportation.
Pharmaceuticals also also similar to those developed by the Federation, and
the Corellians use both natural and synthetic medical drugs. The
Corellians, however, do not have the ability to replicate pharmaceuticals
or other compounds with complex molecular structures, as this requires
transporter technology.
C. Environment
The environment of the worlds belonging to the RC is comparable to that of
Terra, although the annual mean temperatures range from 15 to 30 degrees
Centrigrade. The atmosphere of these planets tends to be richer in carbon
dioxide than that of Terra, with a corresponding decrease in the amount of
oxygen present.
The worlds inhabited by the mining colonists are more varied. (see Science
report for further details)
D. Hazards & Recommendations
RC Worlds:
Due to the greater concentration of carbon dioxide and lower levels of
oxygen, away team members on any of the RC worlds should carry tri-ox, in
case of oxygen depletion. A lack of oxygen could occur when engaged in
heavy physical activity.
4 Delta Corellis III Alpha:
This planetoid contains deposits of tri-boron, a substance extremely toxic
to humanoids, especially vulcanoids. No known treatment, other than
standard detox procedures.
4 Delta Corellis III Beta:
This planetoid contains no breathable atmosphere. Environmental suits
should be worn by any personnel descending to this planetoid.
7 Delta Corellis I
The mining sites on this planet should be avoided due to safety risks and
poor hygiene. Risk of infectious disease due to poor sanitary landfill and
sewer systems.
7 Delta Corellis II
The atmosphere of this planet is rich in pollutants. Tri-ox should be
carried in case of oxygen depletion.
E. In Summary
Away team members should carry tri-ox in case of oxygen depletion. Each
away team should include one individual trained in first aid and carrying a
standard Type III medkit.
LCDR Catherine Ledoux, DVM
Chief Medical Officer, USS CHESAPEAKE
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Reading her report over, Catherine hoped that it would suffice. Although
it was brief, it covered what she believed to be the salient points. And,
as the neared the Corellian system, they would be able to gather more
information from their sensors; perhaps even conduct some analysis on the
native life forms.
Doctor Ledoux definitely wanted to coordinate with Science when analyzing
that information. The biologists serving in the science department would
no doubt have a different view of things than the medical types serving in
sickbay. Catherine knew that her own atypical background often brought a
unique perspective that was quite different from traditional Terran
medicine. In this, as in all things, the Vulcan priciple of IDIC seemed to
apply. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.
What conbinations of diversity would be awaiting them at Delta Corellis?
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Fontaine
LCDR Catherine Ledoux, DVM
Chief Medical Officer
USS CHESAPEAKE
<< NRPG >>
Not as finished as I'd like, but I'm on my way out the door to pick up my
fiance after work...
Chris - Canada Day tomorrow! :)
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Christine Fontaine cfontaine@nac.net
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