Medical Sciences Database - Procedures
  
 
 

These are only procedures mentioned in the Television series episodes. Anything mentioned in novels is noty listed here. If you feel the need to create a new procedure, just like in reality, you need to go through your boss to get the okay. The Chief Medical Officer gets final say in procedural matters.

  
 
  Procedures   
  Accelerated Critical Neural Pathway Formation Medical procedure that uses genetic re-coding to alter the brain of a humanoid patient. Although it was banned in the Federation, physicians on Adigeon Prime used the technique to enhance the brain of Julian Bashir when he was almost seven years old. The procedure is illegal under laws dating back to the end of the Eugenics Wars. ("Doctor Bashir, I Presume?" [DS9])  
  Angosian Alteration  Used by the Angosians to turn normal men into 'killing machines'. The process alters cell structure using substances as cryptobiolin, triclenidyl and macrospentol ("The Hunted" [TNG]).   
  Amniotic Scan Sensor readings of the fluid contained within the amniotic sac of a mammalian pregnancy. Such a scan can provide a wealth of information about the fetus, including its sex ("Genesis" [TNG]).   
  Aortal Graft A procedure which patches a defect or wound in the Aorta on a humanoid.   
  ARA Scan Autonomic Response Analysis, a medical scan used to determine the truthfulness of a subject patient. ("Ex Post Facto" [VOY],"Projections" [VOY],"Basics" [VOY]).    
  Basilar Arterial Scan Medical diagnostic test. A basilar arterial scan evaluates the arteries in the brainstem ("Visionary" [DS9]).   
  Berylite Scan Medical procedure used to decontaminate large areas of Federation starships ("Matter of Time" [TNG]).  
  Bio-temporal Chamber Created by the Emergency Medical Hologram aboard Voyager in 2379. Uses temporal field to move living cells into the recent past to slow down aging ("Before and After [VOY]).  
  Blood Screening Medical test used by Federation personnel to identify shape-shifters. This was considered necessary because of the possibility that shape-shifting Founders had taken humanoid form and infiltrated the Federation and other Alpha Quadrant powers. The test involved removing a small sample of blood from an individual's body. If the individual was a changeling, the blood would revert to a gelatinous orange liquid. Captain Sisko ordered blood screenings on Gul Dukat and the Detapa Council members after rescuing them from the Klingons in 2372. ("The Way of the Warrior" [DS9]). Blood screenings, along with phaser sweeps were employed as security measures on Earth in 2372 shortly after the bombing of the Antwerp Conference by a changeling. ("Homefront" [DS9]). In 2373, the Klingon Empire became obsessive about doing blood screenings to prevent infiltration of the empire by Founders. ("Apocalypse Rising" [DS9]).   
  Brain-circuitry Pattern Medical diagnostic image mapping neural activity in a humanoid brain. The BCP of each individual is unique, and thus serves as a positive means of identification. Mira Romaine was given a BCP diagnostic exam in 2269 during the battle with the Zetarians. The test revealed the fact that her brain-wave patterns were changing to match those of the aliens. ("The Lights of Zetar" [TOS]).   
  Cardiac Induction Emergency medical resuscitative measure. Cardiac induction was used on Jean-Luc Picard on stardate 45944, following his exposure to the Kataan probe. ("The Inner Light" [TNG]).   
  Cardiopulmonary Reconstruction Medical procedure for repairing the heart of a humanoid patient ("Vis a Vis" [VOY]).    
  Cellular Regeneration and Entertainment Chamber Experimental medical treatment device intended to make humanoid patients effectively immortal by keeping their cells entertained. Based on theories developed by Dr. Bathkin of Andros III, the controversial device was built by Dr. Elias Giger. Although Giger tested the chamber on Deep Space 9, he has not yet reported any results of his tests ("In the Cards" [DS9]).   
  CPK Enzymatic Therapy Medical treatment to limit the extent of spinal injury. ("Ethics" [TNG]).  
  Cryogenic Open-heart Procedure Surgical procedure used to repair damaged cardiac tissue using temperatures near absolute zero. Enterprise chief surgeon Leonard McCoy used a cryogenic open-heart procedure to repair a damaged heart valve of Vulcan Ambassador Sarek in 2267. This procedure required a large amount of the rare T-negative blood type, donated by his son, Spock. ("Journey to Babel" [TOS]).   
  Cryostasis Medical procedure used to slow down biological functions in a critically injured patient, allowing the physician more time to correct the malady. Dr. Julian Bashir wanted to put Hon'Tihl, the critically injured first officer of a Klingon vessel, into cryostasis on stardate 46922, but the patient died shortly after transport to Deep Space 9. ("Dramatis Personae" [DS9]).   
  Cryostasis Chamber Storage device used to preserve living being at cryogenic temperatures for later revival. Over 300 people including Amelia Earhart were abducted from Earth in 1937 and brought to the Briori homeworld in the Delta Quadrant to work as slaves. Noted Earth aviator Amelia Earhart and seven others remained in cryostasis on the planet until they were revived by the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager in 2371. ("The 37's" [VGR]).  
  Decompression Chamber Medical treatment facility aboard Federation starships for patients requiring exposure to atmospheric pressures other than Class-M normal. ("Space Seed" [TOS], "The Empath" [TOS], "The Lights of Zetar" [TOS]).   
  Deep Tissue Scan Medical scan done as part of a post mortem investigation. ("Sub Rosa" [TNG]).   
  Direct Reticular Stimulation Medical procedure in which electrical energy is applied directly to the nervous system of a humanoid patient in an attempt to revive neural activity. A device called a neural stimulator is used in this procedure. Direct reticular stimulation was unsuccessfully attempted when Natasha Yar was critically wounded by Armus. ("Skin of Evil" [TNG]).   
  DNA Reference Scan Medical test to confirm an individual's identity by matching DNA patterns. Kobliad security officer Kajada asked Dr. Julian Bashir to order a DNA reference scan to confirm the identity of a body believed to be that of her prisoner, Rao Vantika. ("The Passenger" [DS9]).   
  DNA Resequencing A procedure in which a subject is genetically engineered for specific traits. It is illegal except to correct severe birth defects, but it was going on on Adigeon Prime in 2348, when Bashir's parents had it done to him. Any individual discovered to have been so treated is barred from serving in Starfleet or practicing medicine, in order to discourage the creation of genetic "supermen" like Khan Singh. In some instances the subject suffers incurable mental side effects. ("Doctor Bashir, I Presume", "Statistical Probabilities" [DS9]).  
  Electrophoretic Analysis Standard medical test run to analyze cellular components. Dr. Julian Bashir ran an electrophoretic analysis on cells found in Ibudan's quarters to help determine their origin. ("A Man Alone" [DS9]).   
  Encephalographic Polygraph Scan A brainwave scan used to determine truthfulness during questioning. ("The Drumhead" [TNG]).   
  Engramatic Purge Medical procedure used to erase specific thoughts from a person's mind. The Mari government in the Delta Quadrant performed engramatic purges on criminals, believing the procedure to be a humane form of rehabilitation ("Random Thoughts" [VOY]).  
  Genetic Resequencing Vector Medical suspension formulated to shut down Borg nanoprobes as they emerge from dormancy ("The Raven" [VOY]).   
  Hematological Scan Medical diagnostic study of a patient's blood factors ("Mortal Coil" [VOY]).   
  Hexagen Therapy A treatment for Yarim-Fel syndrome ("Ties of Blood and Water" [DS9]).   
  Hyperencephalogram Medical test that records and measures brain-wave activity. ("The Lights of Zetar" [TOS]).   
  Hypothalmic Series Medical test used to determine hypothalmic function. Dr. Beverly Crusher ordered a hypothalmic series on Counselor Troi in 2370 when Crusher suspected that Troi's hypothalmus, the organ that controls body temperature, was malfunctioning. ("Genesis" [TNG]).   
  Inner Nuncial Series A battery of neurological tests. Dr. Crusher ran an inner nuncial series on Counselor Troi, following the loss of Troi's empathic sense in 2367. ("The Loss" [TNG]).   
  Jungian Therapy  Psychiatric treatment based on the theories of Carl Gustav Jung. In 2374, Voyager's Emergency Medical Hologram incorporated Jungian therapy into his psychiatric subroutine ("Retrtospect" [VOY]).   
  K-3 Cell Count A medical test. An imbalance of the K-3 cell count can be indicative of Urodelean flu ("Genesis" [TNG]).  
  K-3 Indicator Medical measurement of neural activity corresponding to the level of pain being experienced by a patient.
The biomedical displays on Constitution-class starship sickbays incorporated a K-3 indicator. While Spock was under the control of the Denevan neural parasites in 2267, the K-3 indicator was nearly at maximum, indicating extreme pain ("Operation Annihilate" [TOS]).		  
  Level-4 Neurographic Scan Highly detailed neural study. Much more thorough than a normal neural scan, a level-4 was intended to detect even very slight defects ("All Good Things..." [TNG]).  
  Microcellular Scan Detailed sensor readings of the microscopic functions within living cells. Dr. Crusher ran a microcellular scan on Reginald Barclay while diagnosing the case of Urodelean flu on stardate 47653 ("Genesis" [TNG]).  
  Myocardial Enzyme Balance Medical test used in surgical, particularly cardiac, procedures ("Samaritan Scare" [TNG]).  
  Neural Imaging Scan Medical diagnostic scan used to test acuity of a patient's visual cortex. Dr. Julian Bashir performed a neural imaging scan on Miles O'Brien when trying to find the cause of his unexplained aphasia in 2369 ("Babel" [DS9]).  
  Neural Pathway Induction Medical procedure used to repair damaged neural pathways in a humanoid brain. Kira Nerys required neural pathway induction after she experienced an energy discharge on the bridge of the Defiant on stardate 50814, but the Defiant's sickbay was not equipped for the procedure ("Children of Time" [DS9]).  
  Neural Polaric Induction Medical procedure used to repolarize ganglionic neural sheaths in the brain ("Rapture" [DS9]).  
  Neuromuscular Adaptation Medical concept in a treatise published in 2340 by Nathaniel Teros. In it, Teros theorized that stimulation of the humanoid motor cortex would increase acetylcholine absorption, increasing muscle tensile strength in low-gravity species. This would make it possible for members of such species to function in gravity fields substantially greater than those for which their bodies had evolved. In 2370, Starfleet physician Julian Bashir tested this theory, dramatically increasing muscular strength in an Elaysian. The test subject, Ensign Melora Pazlar, declined to undergo a full treatment, because she feared she would be unable to return to her homeworld once the treatment became irreversible. ("Melora" [DS9]).  
  Neuroregeneration Medical technique sometimes effective in treating Yarim Fel Syndrome ("Ties of Blood and Water" [DS9]).  
  Neurosomatic Technique Procedure used on planet Tilonus IV in an attempt to extract strategic information from Commander William Riker, captured there in 2369. Using neurosomatic techniques, his captors created a delusional world in which Riker believed he was an inmate at the Tilonus Institute for Mental Disorders. Riker's subconscious incorporated elements of a play called Frame of Mind into this delusional world, allowing Riker's mind to create a defense mechanism against the neurosomatic process ("Frame of Mind" [TNG]).  
  Osteotomy Surgical procedure in which all of an organism's bones are removed. The procedure, used by the Hirogen to remove body parts used as prizes of the hunt, is fatal to the victim ("Hunters" [VOY]).  
  Psychological Profile Complete psychological history required of all Starfleet personnel. Enterprise crew member Mira Romaine's psychological profile was examined in 2269 when her mind was occupied by the noncorporeal survivors of the planet Zetar ("Lights of Zetar" [TOS]).  
  Reflection Therapy Psychiatric technique used on the planet Tilonus IV in which the patient's brain is scanned and images from brain areas that control emotions and memory are projected holographically. The patient then interacts with holographic images which represent various facets of his personality ("Frame of Mind" [TNG]).  
  Resonance Tissue Scan Medical diagnostic test used by Starfleet physicians to screen for infection. Dr. Crusher ran a resonance tissue scan on Geordi La Forge when his VISOR malfunctioned after he was kidnaped by the Solanagen based aliens ("Schisms" [TNG]).  
  Retinal Imaging Scan Medical test used to verify the presence or absence of activity in the visual cortex ("The Passenger" [DS9]).  
  Ribosome Infusion Medical treatment suggested by Dr. Crusher to help the injured Romulan Patahk after exposure to the surface conditions on Galorndon Core in 2366. The only compatible donor on the Enterprise-D was Worf, who refused to cooperate ("The Enemy" [TNG]).  
  Robbiani Dermal Optic Test Medical diagnostic test that registers a subject's emotional structure through skin and pupil response to visual stimulation at specific color wavelengths.Dr. McCoy administered such a test to Kirk when Dr. Janice Lester's mind occupied his body in 2269 ("Turnabout Intruder" [TOS]).  
  Sero-Amino Readout A medical test used aboard the Enterprise-D. Dr. Crusher performed a sero-amino test on Reginald Barclay following his exposure to a Cytherian probe in 2367 ("The Nth Degree" [TNG]).  
  Steinman Analysis Medical test noting individual specific data such as voice analysis and brain patterns. Mira Romaine was given a standard Steinman analysis while under the influence of the Zetarians, showing that her brain wave patterns had been altered and now matched the patterns emitted by the aliens ("Lights of Zetar" [TOS]).  
  Synaptic Induction Technique in neurotheraphy used for patients suffering from traumatic memory loss. Dr. Crusher attempted synaptic induction with the Zalkonian called John Doe in 2366, but because his neural nets did not conform to any known patterns, the therapy was ineffective ("Transfigurations" [TNG]).  
  Synaptic Reconstruction Surgery which neutralizes the synaptic pathways responsible for deviant behavior. While being brainwashed on the planet Tilonus IV, Riker experienced a delusional world where he was an inmate at a mental hospital and was threatened with synpatic reconstruction to 'correct' his 'psychotic personality' ("Frame of Mind" [TNG]).