Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

Immersive Medicine Revised --- 2.0 IN DEV ---
Gollias Sep 20, 2023 @ 10:24pm
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[ENG] [Ultimate Guide] - Immersive Medicine
Russian version (Русская версия): https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2709866494/604150260655257707/

Before starting the guide, I would like to say that reading it can be a bit overwhelming, as I tried to give as much information as possible, in a clear and direct way, but of course, without losing the organization of topics and information. Special thanks to froggx who helped me with the location and translation of the guide, as well with the Plasma - Erythrocyte system.


I hope you all enjoy it. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments of the post.


Lets start with the most common doubt:

How do syringes work?

I've seen several people having problems using the syringe, which can be a headache for beginners with this mod, it's very simple once you understand how to use it.

First things first. You will need a needle and a syringe.

The needle can be found in a package, you just need one.

Likewise, you will find the syringes in a package and you will only need one.

Okay, with that in hand, let's do the following.
  • Right click on the syringe
  • Select the option to attach needle to syringe
Now you have a syringe ready to be filled, we just need one medicine to it. It is worth noting that not all medications REQUIRE or are used together with syringes. Some can be used orally and I will explain them later.

Those that are applied with the syringe are:
  • Naloxon
  • Morphine
  • Erythropoietin
  • Alkagin

As an example, let's use Erythropoietin.

  • Get Erythropoietin from the package
  • Right click on the syringe
  • Fill with the desired medication (Erythropoietin)

Once you add a medicine to the syringe, it will change its “state” and take on the name of the medicine placed in it.

You can fill the syringe with up to 5 ml (units) of the medicine.

If you empty the syringe it will disappear from the game, so if you intend to use the same medicine again, it's a good idea to save it when it only has 1 ml left, so you can fill more later.

Ok, now you have the syringe with the medicine, how are you going to use it?

You will open your character's health panel and select the parts where an injection can be administered, which includes:
  • Arm
  • Forearm
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Thigh
  • Shin

Depending on the medicine you put in the syringe, there may be 2 ways to inject it: intravenously and intramuscularly.


Intravenous

Intravenous application acts faster in the body but will also last for less time inside it.


Intramuscular

The intramuscular injection will take a little longer to work in the body, but it will last for a little longer compared to the intravenous injection.

Oral use

Using a drug orally is even simpler than using injections, but it's definitely something that I really struggle trying to figure out how it worked.

First you will need one of the medicines out of the box. These are all the medicines that can be consumed orally:


Nasivion is technically not oral, but nasal. However, it is consumed in exactly the same way.
  • Morphine
  • Butamirate
  • Alkagin
  • Bismuth Subsalicylate
  • Umifenovir
  • Nasivion

Now, with the medicine in hand, you must open the health panel, select your head and then consume the desired medicine.

HemoStop

HemoStop is the simplest on the list of medicines, you just need to take it out of the packaging and use it when you are bleeding. It can be very useful if you have a wound on your neck as it stops the bleeding instantly.

To use it, simply select the part of the body that is bleeding.


A VERY SPECIFIC observation.

If you are trying to test the mod using a menu to spawn the items, you will NOT be able to assemble the syringe spawning the item in a DIRECT and SPECIFIC way. You need to spawn the package and then remove the item from it and this applies to ALL items that come within a package.


You can find all the medications, how long they last and how long it takes to work in your body here:

https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2709866494/3198118671862279280/



Blood system.

The blood system works perfectly well, and I will try to explain how each state of blood loss works, how to perform transfusions, as well as find out your blood type.

Blood loss

When you get hurt and don't stop the bleeding, your heartbeat will slowly start to speed up. The faster the beat, the more exhausted and incapable your character will become.

There are 3 levels of heart rate when you lose a lot of blood.

Heartbeat increases:

At this level, you’ll be considerably tired, incapable and a little sleepy. Nothing too worrying.

Heartbeat significantly higher:

Here you will suffer from extreme exhaustion and become very sleepy.

When you get here, you better choose a god and start praying.


The heart seems to jump out of the chest:

In this state you begin to feel stressed and have cloudy vision. (zoom limit)

From here on you can dig your grave. Ah, I almost forgot, you're too tired to be able to hold a shovel.


These levels take a few hours IRL to recover to normal, so it may be a good idea to store blood for emergencies. So now, I will explain how transfusions work.



Firstly, how will I find out my blood type?

You will look for an item called “blood testing kit". To perform the test, simply open your health panel and select any part of your body and you will see the option to perform the test if you have the item on hand.

After performing this test, the item will fall to the ground and you can keep it for roleplay purposes, or you can check your character information at any time with “J”.


Performing a transfusion

Now that you know your blood type, you can perform a transfusion more safely. To draw your blood, you will need 2 items.
  • IV Catheter
  • Empty blood bag

Having these 2 items, simply select your forearm and “become a donor”.
Once this is done (pay attention to this part) a bag of blood will fall to the GROUND. This bag will contain your blood and you can store it in a refrigerator or donate it to someone who needs it more at the moment.


When you perform the transfusion, your character will be unable to catch his breath to the fullest, but as soon as his heart rate normalizes, your character will be able to recover normally.


Now to receive blood, there are 2 ways. Blood from players (you included) or blood from hospitals.

Players blood

You will need
  • IV Catheter
  • Full blood bag (Preferably a type acceptable to your body)

To perform the transfusion, simply have the items close to you, select your forearm and “perform blood transfusion”.

Blood from hospitals

Blood from hospitals will only be available in the first few weeks of the game, while they have not yet rotted. Using them is a little bit more complex.

You will need
  • IV Catheter
  • Erythrocyte suspension bag
  • Blood plasma bag

To carry out the transfusion, simply follow the same steps as explained above.

If your blood type is compatible you will notice your heartbeat slow down, otherwise you will experience an imminent and desperate death, so know what you are doing.
Last edited by Gollias; Mar 31 @ 5:22am
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froggx Nov 9, 2023 @ 3:14pm 
using wrong blood types on your "friends" makes for some serious subversive ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.
Grand Duke Hans Aug 1, 2024 @ 10:42am 
cant use the blood test kit. Its in my primary, but nothing comes up in the halth panel
Gollias Aug 14, 2024 @ 7:03pm 
Originally posted by Grand Duke Hans:
cant use the blood test kit. Its in my primary, but nothing comes up in the halth panel
May you already have performed a blood test, or may you have some bloody type trace, you can check it by pressing J and looking for your blood type there.
Rocky Jet Dec 1, 2024 @ 2:18pm 
Thank you! Works just like you described! Sending points your way!
M1ST0R Dec 10, 2024 @ 6:43am 
Can I translate your guide? I think all people should know about it
maz Dec 16, 2024 @ 12:26pm 
so do we regenerate blood normally through eating and time? I didn't see that in your guide or on the mod page.
Gollias Jan 1 @ 9:41pm 
Originally posted by M1ST0R:
Can I translate your guide? I think all people should know about it
Sorry for being late, but yeah. If anyone else is willing to translate, feel free to it.
Last edited by Gollias; Jan 1 @ 9:45pm
Gollias Jan 1 @ 9:45pm 
Originally posted by maz:
so do we regenerate blood normally through eating and time? I didn't see that in your guide or on the mod page.
Actually, the mod blood system doesnt interact in anyway with the game mechanics. Its totally independent. So, no. Eating doesnt affect your blood loss, as you can be full heath and stills has the "The heart seems to jump out of the chest" moodle. Or the other way round, and get 10% health and has your blood 100% cool
Originally posted by Gollias:
Originally posted by Grand Duke Hans:
cant use the blood test kit. Its in my primary, but nothing comes up in the halth panel
May you already have performed a blood test, or may you have some bloody type trace, you can check it by pressing J and looking for your blood type there.
I for sure havent had a test already and i have no blood type trait but i still cant get the kit to work
M1ST0R Mar 10 @ 8:50am 
Originally posted by Gollias:
Originally posted by M1ST0R:
Can I translate your guide? I think all people should know about it
Sorry for being late, but yeah. If anyone else is willing to translate, feel free to it.
Can you add a link in the description? I appreciate it.

https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2709866494/604150260655257707/
Gollias Mar 31 @ 5:23am 
Originally posted by M1ST0R:
Originally posted by Gollias:
Sorry for being late, but yeah. If anyone else is willing to translate, feel free to it.
Can you add a link in the description? I appreciate it.

https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2709866494/604150260655257707/

Got you
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