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Thread: Defibrillators?
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2008-04-10, 04:00 AM (ISO 8601)
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Defibrillators?
I don't see rules for defibrillators, CPR, or any other stuff you'd expect to see in a modern setting in d20 Modern. I mean, you could flavor Treat Injury checks to stabilize as CPR, I guess, but what about a defibrillator?
-It just occurred to me this morning. Hasn't come up in a game yet, but you never know. It might.
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2008-04-10, 04:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
A defibrillator is just a Masterwork item. And assuming the rules are similar to D&D, Treat Injury should work just like CPR.
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2008-04-10, 04:14 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
I'd say that CPR would come under Heal. A defibrilator couldn't be just a masterwork item, it needs electricity. I could maybe see it being made into a magic item...
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2008-04-10, 04:18 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
It's D20 Modern. I could easily see someone having them with an internal battery. Alternatively, ambulances are a Masterwork Lab, and always contain defibrillators.
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2008-04-10, 04:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
Er, I guess I should specify, shouldn't I. I'm looking for the rules on a defibrillator in D20 Modern.
-Having seen one in use IRL, I could probably hazard a guess as to rules for it, but I was wondering if there was anything in the rules already.
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2008-04-10, 04:28 AM (ISO 8601)
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Duh. Sorry.
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2008-04-10, 04:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
Like I said, assuming the d20 Modern rules on items are similar to D&D, and I'm not sure that they are, Defibrillators are either a Masterwork item, or a standard part of a Masterwork Lab, and not generally seen separately.
That is, assuming you rule the Treat Injury skill as similar to CPR/basic medical training.[/sarcasm]
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2008-04-10, 05:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
You want a defilibrator?
Shocking Grasp+Chest Compressions=Instant Defilibrator!
(Yes, I'm aware it's a d20 modern question...)Originally Posted by Dervag
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2008-04-10, 07:39 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
Well, the description of the medical kit says that it's "of the sort commonly carried by military medics and civilian EMTs," and "contains a wide variety of medical supplies and equipment." It's entirely possible that there's already a defibrillator in the basic medical kit.
If you want to use one, I'd have it give a +x bonus to heal checks to stabilize a dying patient (x being smaller than whatever bonus the ambulance usually gives).
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2008-04-10, 07:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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2008-04-10, 07:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
If you want rules, it could be a Master Work item that allows you to Take 10 if you have sufficient knowlege/profession ranks, or if you take the time and listen to the instructions the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) calls out. A defibrillator can cause serious injury if used improperly and should result in penalties with no supporting knowlege/profession/treat injury skill.
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2008-04-10, 02:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
Defibrillators are used to end ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. They don't restart the heart but only end the irregular heart rhythm allowing for it to be restarted with drugs and other means. It certainly helps a lot, but a defibrillator by itself won't bring a person back from cardiac arrest (though of course, there are some exceptions). So along with what rtg0922 and Funkyodor said, it shouldn't do more then give a bonus to stabilize someone and the operator should be trained in order to use it properly.
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2008-04-10, 03:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Defibrillators?
Seconding PollyOliver - the bonus is already included in having a heavy-duty medical kit (in contrast to a mere first-aid kit). It's not just something that helps you with Treat Injury, it's something that allows you to use Treat Injury (without whatever penalty is applied for not having equipment) in certain situations.
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2008-04-10, 06:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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