Object
Beverly Crusher's Portable Medical Tricorder and Diagnostic Kit
Beverly Crusher's handheld Starfleet medical tricorder, used to scan human tissue for injuries, monitor vital signs, and detect cellular anomalies. In *Transfigurations*, it is employed in multiple contexts: (1) confirming Miles O’Brien’s dislocated shoulder and subsequent miraculous healing by John Doe in Sickbay, and (2) tracking John Doe’s vital signs, neurofibrowaves, and physical progress during rehabilitation, including detecting mutating cells and electrical fields in the ready room. The device’s clinical precision contrasts with the crew’s astonishment, serving as a narrative bridge between medical science and the unexplained.
9 appearances
Purpose
Handheld medical diagnostic equipment used to scan biometric data, detect trauma and vital-sign anomalies, and provide on-the-spot readouts to inform immediate medical assessment.
Significance
Serves as the clinical instrument that confirms Tasha Yar's fatal injuries and converts shock into medical fact; the kit operates as the crew's tangible link between duty and loss, turning emotional chaos into a concrete moment of triage and decision.
Appearances in the Narrative
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