Congratulations!! You have chosen to work in Hathian General Hospital. This Handbook should serve as a very good starting point for all staff members from Volunteers to Senior Physicians. It is our hope that the information contained within helps to get you acquainted with and inspires your role within HGH. Get to know the other staff members; everyone was new once and will be willing to help. Any further questions you may have can be directed to either of the current HGH Chief of Staff. Additionally, you are invited to get in touch with the current leads at your earliest convenience to discuss your goals and specialties. Doing so also ensures that you are in the system properly and added to the Municipal Network, a group that allows HPD, FDH, and HGH staff to communicate with one another. We will try to provide you with both OOC and IC information as it pertains to Medical Roleplay. Always remember, when in doubt, Google is your best friend. WebMD can also be a valuable resource for symptoms, treatments, and drug facts. Medical Admission Procedures & Patient Charts General Medical Guide Positions Available within Hathian General Hospital CODE OF CONDUCT We have tried to keep the rules simple. We don’t want to discourage any type of roleplay you partake in within HGH, instead hoping to inspire fun, but realistic, operations within a Medical Center in a very dark town. 1. Staff at all times represent HGH: This includes off duty, outside of the […]

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. Drugs Similar to Hydrocodone – These drugs belong to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. Narcotic analgesics are drugs that relieve pain, can cause numbness and induce a state of unconsciousness. *Fentanyl *Hydromorphone (Norco, Vicodin) *Morphine (Dilaudid) *Oxycodone ( Oxycontin, Percocet) **Patient Allergies – If your patient has a reaction to any of the above the next drug is a good substitute.** Tramadol-Acetaminophen This product is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 medications: Tramadol and acetaminophen. Tramadol is similar to narcotic analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain, and it can also reduce a fever. Tramadol is also known as Ultram and non-narcotic. Over the Counter (OTC) Pain Relievers: Acetaminophen/Tylenol Acetaminophen is known as a non-aspirin pain reliever. It also relieves fever and headaches, and other common aches and pains. It does not relieve inflammation. NSAIDs NSAIDs relieve fever and pain. They also reduce swelling from arthritis or a muscle sprain or strain. Some NSAIDs can be bought OTC, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). Other NSAIDs are prescribed by your health care provider. These include celecoxib […]