Medical Supplies Crafting Guide

Learn how to craft essential medical items like Bandages, Plastiseal, Saline, and Blood Packs using the Medical Fabricator in Barotrauma. Essential guide for submarine survival!

Hey there! So, you're looking to get a handle on crafting medical supplies in Barotrauma? Smart move. Keeping your crew patched up is key to surviving the depths. The Medical Fabricator is your best friend for this. It's an installation that lets you whip up all sorts of useful chemicals and medical items. Let's break down what you can make and how. ## Crafting Medical Items This is where the real healing happens. You'll be using the Medical Fabricator to create items that directly help your crewmates. Here's a look at some of the most important ones: ### Bandage * Description: Basic bandages, great for stopping bleeding and burns. You can also use them to craft Plastiseal. * Treats: Bleeding (-2/s or -1.5/s), Burns (-1.5/s or -1/s). * Crafting Components: You'll need 1x Organic Fiber. * Craft Time: 15 seconds. * Yield: 2 Bandages. * Required Medical Level: 5. ### Plastiseal * Description: This stuff is better for treating Bleeding and Burns, healing them over time. * Treats: Bleeding (-4/s or -2/s), Burns (-3/s or -1.5/s). * Crafting Components: You'll need 1x Bandage and 1x Elastin. * Craft Time: 25 seconds. * Yield: 2 Plastiseal. * Required Medical Level: 16. ### Saline * Description: Essential for treating Bloodloss. You can also use it to make Blood Packs. * Treats: Bloodloss (-2.5/s or -1.75/s). * Crafting Components: This one's a bit more involved. You'll need 1x Sodium, 1x Chlorine. You can also get the components by deconstructing a Swim Bladder or Hallucinogenic Bufotoxin. * Craft Time: 15 seconds. * Yield: 1 Saline. * Required Medical Level: 5. ### Blood Pack * Description: For more serious Bloodloss, these heal over time. * Treats: Bloodloss (-8/s or -4/s). * Crafting Components: You'll need 1x Alien Blood and 1x Saline. Alternatively, you can use Stabilozine instead of Saline. * Craft Time: 25 seconds. * Yield: 1 Blood Pack. * Required Medical Level: 31. ### Tonic Liquid * Description: This gives you a temporary buff called 'Slow Metabolism', which increases the duration of buffs. It also helps with Internal Damage. * Treats: Slow Metabolism (300s duration), Internal Damage (-0.1/s). * Crafting Components: You'll need 1x Calcium and 1x Zinc. * Craft Time: 15 seconds. * Yield: 1 Tonic Liquid. * Required Medical Level: 5. Remember, you'll need to have the right components and a sufficient Medical skill level to craft these. Keep an eye on your inventory and make sure you're gathering those resources!