“Haruka Takahashi”
20 February 2013 @ 06:49 pm
 
[the name associated with this post/account and all her subsequent comments herein (or elsewhere) is "Haruka Takahashi"]

I used to have dreams like this.

Well, not exactly like this, I mean. Nothing so specific. But you know how it goes, don't you? Girl dislikes her situation, the way her life is going, the way people treat her, wishes she were anywhere else but there. Then a strange thing occurs, and there's this whole other world that needs her, specifically her. This place sees her for who she is, sees her strengths and the change she wants, and it tells her that she's needed to save this other world. Protect it. She's the only one who can. Like a hero, a ruler, or something else. That part changes pretty easily, I think.

There's a lot of stories like that, too, of course. I don't think I'm the only one who's had a dream like that. We all have our little unhappinesses. And sometimes the new kingdom, she loves it so much she never wants to go home. Sometimes being there just makes her miss everything she left behind, and she does everything she can to go back.

Of course, when I say I used to have dreams like this, that would mean I woke up from them, too.

I suppose this is like that. In a way. It's been almost three weeks now, but I guess I'm still trying to get used to it, that's all.

What were your dreams? Did you have them? Or do you, still? Whatever they are, or were, I hope you keep in mind that you can't trust them. There's no Truth to dreams.
 
 
DR.  LEONARD  McCOY
20 February 2013 @ 09:31 pm
[McCoy is at the clinic, and when he turns on the tablet, he steps away to the far side of a table that is in between the camera and him. On it is one of those CPR dummies. He crosses his arms, giving the camera a serious look.]

All right, listen up. I haven't been on one of these missions yet, but I hear they can be dangerous, so as a doctor, I'm going to train you all in basic first aid. Now I don't know if you've heard all this before, but I really don't care. This won't take long.

The goal here is: you've got to assess the injury, prevent it from getting worse, and keep the patient alive. That should be obvious to anyone who isn't a complete idiot, so let's move on. If you're one of those with powers that can fix a person up, you don't have to go to all the trouble of rescue breathing or making splints, but pay attention anyway. You might learn something.

First thing you've gotta do is make sure the patient is still breathing. If they aren't? You do this.

[He demonstrates rescue breathing on the dummy, then points out what he did -- pinching the nostrils shut, tilting the head back, etc. He goes on to explain how to do chest compressions too.]

Do that until a trained medic gets to you, or the patient is breathing again. Once the patient's breathing, you can look to their injuries. If they're bleeding heavily, put pressure on the wound. If they smacked their head, they probably have a concussion, so if they're conscious, ask them simple questions to keep them alert.

[And we'll fast forward through this, but he goes on to explain things that can be used as makeshift tourniquets and splints, when a patient should be moved and when you should wait for a professional medic (or make a stretcher to carry the patient on), etc.]

Right, I think that covers the basics. The ideal is to get the patient to a professional as soon as possible, long as it's safe to do so, but if you can't, then follow those tips. Don't play the hero, just worry about keeping the patient alive and you'll have done enough.

[And with that said, he moves back over to the tablet.]

Any questions, just ask. I won't be answering the stupid ones, though.

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