Medi-gel

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A medi-gel kiosk (left) and medi-gel kit (bottom right), a common sight across the galaxy.

Medi-gel, formally known as medical gel, is an all-purpose medicinal salve combining an anesthetic and a clotting agent that is used by EMTs, paramedics and military personnel and was invented and produced by Sirta Foundation. It heals various wounds and ailments, instantly sealing injuries against infection and allowing for rapid healing by having the gel grip tight to flesh until subjected to a frequency of ultrasound. It is sealable against liquids - most notably blood - as well as contaminants and gases. While technically its properties made it illegal under the Council's genetic modification laws, in this case the restriction was ignored because of the product's beneficial properties and by 2185 CE it was officially rendered exempt in an amendment passed by unanimous vote across all four of the primary Council races, a ruling that was upheld the Galactic Dominion, and further by the Unified Galactic Republics. Invented in 2159 CE, the revolutionary invention entered humanity into galactic renown, with Sirta Foundation getting contracts from almost every major galactic government to produce medi-gel for use within their hospitals and militaries, and by 2170 CE, it had become so commonly available so as to be obtainable at a local pharmacy for purchase and personal use.

The modern incarnation of medi-gel was developed by the Sirta Foundation, a human corporation known for its research in genetics and bio-engineering. Despite its biogenetic nature, inferable both from its ostensible ban under the Citadel Council's genetic modification laws and from the fact that it utilizes biological nanides to repair damaged tissue, medi-gel was simply seen as too valuable to be quashed by genetic modification laws, and by 2185 CE those laws had officially been changed to accomodate for medi-gel's invaluable role across society. Medi-gel has strong sedative properties and is able to cause unconsciousness in subjects, with large doses capable of inducing a comatose state. This can be the desired effect in cases of dire wounds to a patient, as the near-hibernation of such a coma slows the harmful effects of critical injuries, preserving vital organs and systems. Medi-gel varies in how it is delivered: it can be dispensed from squeezable tubes or similar small portable containers and applied manually; or, in the case of severe or internal injuries, it can be injected intravenously. Medi-gel injections are fast-acting and have extremely potent healing effects, especially if the dosage is large. By 2183 CE, a minor dose of medi-gel could be applied instantly in the field with the aid of an omni-tool. Remotely deployed, this could provide a rapid boost to the health of an entire infantry squad, a vitally useful resource in the heat of battle. Medi-gel stocks are almost ubiquitously available in most buildings, large vehicles, and installations, reducing the need for excessively large personal supplies. With specialized medical training, medi-gel application can be used to counteract a wide variety of toxins and poisons, as well as to revive subjects that are near-death, unconscious, or otherwise severely injured or incapacitated. Around 2185 CE, medi-gel technology advanced with improvements to how the medicine is delivered by standard combat hard suits. A new automatic self-healing system is managed by an armor suit's microframe computers, using small quantities of medi-gel when required in order to slowly regenerate the wearer's health during combat. Larger doses of medi-gel can still be manually and remotely deployed via omni-tool in case of emergency to remedy serious injuries to any member of a combat team.

Even by 2900 CE, medi-gel continues to be an invaluable part of medical science, made only better by further improvements throughout the centuries and the further adaptation of the gel for other purposes.

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