Biobed
A biobed, also known as a "medibed", is a bed specifically designed for use in Sickbays. Designed to monitor and support lifesigns of humanoid beings, it can also be adapted for a variety of medical uses.
The standard diagnostic bed available in Starfleet, anything from physicals to surgery could be performed using this bed.
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Biobed uses
Examination table
In its simplest form, a biobed can be used an a place for a patient to sit or lay down during an examination.
It is often that the viewing screen is active during an exam, in order to show a patient's vital signs.
Surgical
At least one biobed is always set up for surgical purposes. There are various hookups for surgical tools, and is equipped with a large sensor cluster that covers a portion of the patient.
Surgical beds have a larger display in order to show more information on the patient. Additionally, these beds typically have force field capabilities, in order to either restrain or quarantine the patient.
ICU/Recovery
On larger ships, there are usually a few designated beds for the purposes of Intensive Care or Recovery.
Those with life-threatening illnesses, in recovery from major surgery, or sometimes in preparation for surgery make use of these beds.
Stasis units
A biobed can be modified for stasis purposes. A patient too critically injured for a starship crew to care for can be placed in suspended animation.
The patient can be revived once more capable help arrived, the starship reached a medical starbase, or in some cases, when a crisis situation was resolved.
OB/GYN
On occasion, a biobed can be converted for obstetrics purposes. With a reclining setting, the bed can be put into use when the birth-giver of a species goes into labor.
See also: Anti-grav Stretcher
