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phonetasmal2018-05-09 09:20 pm
dubiouslychthonic) wrote in phonetasmal2018-05-09 09:20 pm
video, slightly forward-dated; un: Jetshard
[The post goes up about eight PM on the 29th, and it's clearly filmed from the otherwise quiet medbay. Jetshard's in front of one of the dividing screens for a kind of neutral backdrop, and apparently has her tablet propped up against something to film - as the video stream starts, she's still fiddling with the angle a little.]
Hey, everyone. I know some of the new folks won't have met me yet. I'm Sawbones Jetshard, and I'm the nocturnal contingent of the station's medical team. I'm posting in that capacity tonight, and I'd like to thank you for a few minutes of your attention.
I know that most of you are of species that are relatively tolerant of light and heat, but I'm also aware that there are several people around who will find a way to overexert themselves if possible. And the weather's been warming dramatically over the last few days, so this seems like as good a time as ever to review the major symptoms of heat and dehydration-related illnesses.
- that is, I'm specifically citing the symptoms in humans. If you have some of the symptoms but not all of them it's still cause for concern. They're similar in trolls, but unless I've seriously missed something I'm the only troll here. If you're not human, this is likely still useful for you, but be aware of your own body and reactions and don't be afraid to reach out for help if you feel unwell, even if it's not in these specific ways.
And I don't think the sun here is intense enough to cause rapid damage to anyone, but it radiates enough in the ultraviolet range for long-term exposure to potentially cause burns. Be aware of how much sun exposure you're getting, especially if you're dressing down and showing more skin than you usually do.
Alright? Alright.
Dehydration can sneak up on you easily, especially in warm weather. Make sure you're getting enough to drink. I'm not going to lean too heavily on "if you're thirsty you're getting dehydrated" but seriously, that's not a bad guideline. More severe symptoms include headache, low energy, and lower output of secretions like saliva, tears, and urine. If you can keep something to drink with you, that's smart. Staying hydrated won't prevent heat illness if you're otherwise stupid enough, but it'll certainly help.
Heat exhaustion is the milder form of heat illness, and when I say milder I mean you're probably not actively dying but it's still something you need to take seriously. Symptoms can include excessive sweating, headache or dizzyness, cold, clammy skin, muscle cramps, a weak but rapid pulse, and nausea or vomiting. If you start feeling this way, move to a cooler place as soon as possible, get something to drink, and rest. If you want to take a cold shower or apply cold compresses, that can also help.
The more extreme version is heat stroke. If you, or someone you're with, stops sweating, becomes warmer than usual to the touch and visibly flushed, or begins to lose consciousness, you need to move the victim to a cooler place and seek medical help immediately.
Please do not take chances with your health, especially if the climate here is warmer than you are accustomed to! The fissure missions provide plenty of embarassing ways to potentially get yourselves in trouble, you don't need to go looking for more.
Alright, thanks folks.
Hey, everyone. I know some of the new folks won't have met me yet. I'm Sawbones Jetshard, and I'm the nocturnal contingent of the station's medical team. I'm posting in that capacity tonight, and I'd like to thank you for a few minutes of your attention.
I know that most of you are of species that are relatively tolerant of light and heat, but I'm also aware that there are several people around who will find a way to overexert themselves if possible. And the weather's been warming dramatically over the last few days, so this seems like as good a time as ever to review the major symptoms of heat and dehydration-related illnesses.
- that is, I'm specifically citing the symptoms in humans. If you have some of the symptoms but not all of them it's still cause for concern. They're similar in trolls, but unless I've seriously missed something I'm the only troll here. If you're not human, this is likely still useful for you, but be aware of your own body and reactions and don't be afraid to reach out for help if you feel unwell, even if it's not in these specific ways.
And I don't think the sun here is intense enough to cause rapid damage to anyone, but it radiates enough in the ultraviolet range for long-term exposure to potentially cause burns. Be aware of how much sun exposure you're getting, especially if you're dressing down and showing more skin than you usually do.
Alright? Alright.
Dehydration can sneak up on you easily, especially in warm weather. Make sure you're getting enough to drink. I'm not going to lean too heavily on "if you're thirsty you're getting dehydrated" but seriously, that's not a bad guideline. More severe symptoms include headache, low energy, and lower output of secretions like saliva, tears, and urine. If you can keep something to drink with you, that's smart. Staying hydrated won't prevent heat illness if you're otherwise stupid enough, but it'll certainly help.
Heat exhaustion is the milder form of heat illness, and when I say milder I mean you're probably not actively dying but it's still something you need to take seriously. Symptoms can include excessive sweating, headache or dizzyness, cold, clammy skin, muscle cramps, a weak but rapid pulse, and nausea or vomiting. If you start feeling this way, move to a cooler place as soon as possible, get something to drink, and rest. If you want to take a cold shower or apply cold compresses, that can also help.
The more extreme version is heat stroke. If you, or someone you're with, stops sweating, becomes warmer than usual to the touch and visibly flushed, or begins to lose consciousness, you need to move the victim to a cooler place and seek medical help immediately.
Please do not take chances with your health, especially if the climate here is warmer than you are accustomed to! The fissure missions provide plenty of embarassing ways to potentially get yourselves in trouble, you don't need to go looking for more.
Alright, thanks folks.
Un: konawa talimo (video)
[ HI THERE, your resident princess from a tropical-ass volcanic hell island is here. ]
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I'm just glad it's not nearly as humid as what I'm used to.
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I never really noticed until I was spirited away off to this station.
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Since I'm sure there are people who don't know yet, one of my powers is to create drinks from nothing. I can create three ordinary servings every twenty minutes, so I'll be doing my best to keep the refrigerator stocked. If you feel dehydrated on a mission, though, please feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to come help.
[Unless you're a certain someone, but that should go without saying.]
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Thanks, Goro.
Probablecaws
I'm happy to be of help. I'll keep my drink offers aimed more toward the kinds of things I'd bring with me for a long bike ride.
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That would be very helpful. As much as we appreciate your artistry with coffee, it would be good to have a supply of something that isn't so heavily caffeinated, I think.
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You make it sound as though coffee is all I make.
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o)+ Which isn't to say that anyone shouLd consider this a bLank credit document to go bake indefiniteLy, but I reaLLy am more concerned about the risks Posed by strenuous activity in high ambient temperatures.
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o)+ And vision damage in Less than three, or much faster stiLL if the troLL in question has the rank bad sense to Look directly at the sun.
o)+ I've read cases of fataLities occuring in under haLf an hour, aLthough usuaLLy the troLL in question is very young or aLready sickLy.
o)+ There's a reason my sPecies is PrimariLy nocturnaL.
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o)+ I'm not sure what cLimate most of the PeoPLe here are used to.
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I don't go outside much, so I don't have experience with this.
Are there any other sicknesses that are important to know about?
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o)+ There may be, aLthough I'd need more detaiLs of your PersonaL history than I'm fuLLy comfortabLe asking for in a PubLic forum to determine what information you are LikeLy to need.
[As the public reply posts, she's already hunting out the private messaging function, and a moment later the private message follows.]
o)+ Is this the first time you've been resPonsibLe for your own heaLth, dear?
o)+ I know humans usuaLLy gain indePendence somewhat Later than troLLs do.
just in case, how okay are you with major Dangan Ronpa 2 spoilers?
[very much so, thanks to spoilers.]
I haven't had any previous problems, though.
I'm fine with spoilers! Not planning to play it and I've been pretty spoiled already.
o)+ I can give you some advice, aLthough you may aLso wish to taLk to AngeLa or Strange if you have sPecific concerns.
o)+ My sPecies has simiLar PhysioLogicaL needs to humans, and I've been reading uP as much as I can on human medicine, but I won't cLaim to know everything.
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