I was digging a vertical shaft and had a little … incident … that resulted in what I think was four dwarfs falling various distances and/or being crushed from above. Three of them didn't make it to the hospital in time, but the forth is there now resting.
I'm a newbie to the game and am playing in "safe" surrounding, so this if my first injury to deal with.
My (single) doctor diagnosed, cleaned and sutered, then seemed to stop. But the health status screen shows the dwarf needs bones setting, dressing and immobilization. The doctor's labours were set to be only the medical ones as soon as the incident happened, but the doc is walking around with "no job" at the moment.
On closer inspection it seems my hospital zone has no plaster powder (it has all the other things listed, including a traction bench), but I have plaster powder (after a hunt I found several bags in a stockpile near my kiln).
Is the fact the plaster isn't in the hospital preventing my doctor from using it?
If so, how do I get it transported to the hospital? I made the plaster (game) months ago so they've had plenty of time to move it already, why hasn't it been moved?
Best Answer
The following items may be required to set the bone: traction bench, splints, plaster powder, bucket, cloth, water source. Make sure all of these are available.
If you have all the materials you should need and still nothing is happening, you could also try dismantling his bed, as this can cause the patient to leave the hospital and restart the healing process. Reinjury can also cause a re-diagnosis and treatment.