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Each hospital bed can benefit from at most one vitals monitor; placing additional monitors in range has no effect. '''Note:''' Do not confuse a "hospital bed" with any sleeping location designated as a "medical" bed. A vitals monitor ''only'' works for ''hospital'' beds - patients in any other type of bed or sleeping spot will not benefit. | Each hospital bed can benefit from at most one vitals monitor; placing additional monitors in range has no effect. '''Note:''' Do not confuse a "hospital bed" with any sleeping location designated as a "medical" bed. A vitals monitor ''only'' works for ''hospital'' beds - patients in any other type of bed or sleeping spot will not benefit. | ||
| − | The device covers all tiles immediately surrounding it (8 tiles). This makes it possible to link one vitals monitor to up to 8 beds, using a layout similar to the one shown. | + | The device covers all tiles immediately surrounding it (8 tiles). This makes it possible to link one vitals monitor to up to 8 beds, using a layout similar to the one shown. Like the [[end table]], the vitals monitor can only connect to a bed's "head", though the monitor can connect through diagonals. |
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
The vitals monitor is very cheap - less expensive than a single [[hospital bed]] - and improves many medical-related stats. So, for most colonies, the main cost of the vitals monitor is the research required. It requires a dedicated 2500 point research project, plus [[Research#Sterile tiles|Sterile Tiles]], [[Research#Hospital bed|Hospital Bed]], and [[Research#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] as prerequistes, so it tends to be reserved for the mid- to late-game. | The vitals monitor is very cheap - less expensive than a single [[hospital bed]] - and improves many medical-related stats. So, for most colonies, the main cost of the vitals monitor is the research required. It requires a dedicated 2500 point research project, plus [[Research#Sterile tiles|Sterile Tiles]], [[Research#Hospital bed|Hospital Bed]], and [[Research#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] as prerequistes, so it tends to be reserved for the mid- to late-game. | ||
| − | The increase in [[tend quality]] is always a good thing, boosting recovery speed from physical [[injury]] and disease alike. | + | The increase in [[tend quality]] is always a good thing, boosting recovery speed from physical [[injury]] and disease alike. For self-tending, every boost helps - tend quality is multiplied by 70%. {{Check Tag|Fact Check|Can you lie in the bed and get the bonus when you're self tending? If not, this should be clarified to improving IGS to prevent infection AFTER tending}} |
It also increases the surgery success chance. However, success is capped at 98%, and the cap is relatively easy to reach. Modestly skilled surgeons in a clean hospital don't need an extra boost. Regardless, the vitals monitor can provide insurance against sub-optimal conditions, like a dirty hospital or injured doctor. | It also increases the surgery success chance. However, success is capped at 98%, and the cap is relatively easy to reach. Modestly skilled surgeons in a clean hospital don't need an extra boost. Regardless, the vitals monitor can provide insurance against sub-optimal conditions, like a dirty hospital or injured doctor. | ||