Star Trek The Next Generation
Object

Ogawa's Resuscitation Device

Used by Alyssa Ogawa to revive Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation S06E03 ('Man of the People'). Delivers a neural/electrical impulse causing Troi's body to arch and her vitals to stabilize (blood pressure: 90/40, neurotransmitters: 420%→380%). Witnessed by Picard, Riker, and Beverly Crusher in Sickbay. Distinct from generic neural stimulators by its specific operator, patient, and narrative stakes.
3 appearances

Purpose

Restart breathing and stabilize vitals in patients suffering respiratory arrest from empathic overload or neurotoxin exposure

Significance

Revives Troi just enough to confirm the decontamination sequence works, buying critical time before transport but forcing Picard to delay evacuation until levels drop below 300%, sharpening the clash between command urgency and medical caution

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S6E3 · Man of the People
Troi Stabilized After Empathic Overload

Ogawa presses the resuscitation device against Troi’s chest, delivering a sharp neural impulse that arches her body rigid before she gasps and draws ragged breaths. This device is the first critical step in reviving Troi after her empathic overload, symbolizing the crew’s fight to pull her back from the brink. Its successful activation marks the turning point in her resuscitation, though her recovery remains tenuous.

Before: Inactive, awaiting Ogawa’s use to revive Troi’s failing vital signs.
After: Used successfully, restoring Troi’s pulse and initiating her fragile return to consciousness, though her blood pressure remains dangerously low.
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S6E3 · Man of the People
Picard delays Troi’s transport for medical safety

Ogawa’s Resuscitation Device is the first line of defense in Troi’s revival, its compact form belied by its critical role. Pressed against Troi’s chest, it delivers a sharp neural impulse that arches her body rigidly before she gasps and begins breathing again. The device’s jolt is a violent but necessary intervention, its success measured in the immediate rise of Troi’s blood pressure to 90/40 and the flicker of consciousness in her eyes. It is a tool of last resort, its use a testament to the crew’s willingness to employ extreme measures to pull Troi back from the edge. The device’s impact is both physical and symbolic—a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the lengths the crew will go to preserve it.

Before: Charged and ready, awaiting Ogawa’s activation to administer the neural impulse to Troi’s weakened system.
After: Recently used, its charge depleted from the single, critical jolt that revived Troi, now standing by for potential further intervention.
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S6E3 · Man of the People
Troi’s Resuscitation and Picard’s Tactical Pause

Ogawa’s resuscitation device is used as a last-resort measure to jumpstart Troi’s heart and stabilize her breathing. The device delivers a sharp neural or electrical impulse that causes Troi’s body to arch rigidly before she gasps and begins to breathe again. This moment is critical, as it marks the transition from near-death to fragile recovery. The device’s use is a testament to the crew’s desperation and their willingness to employ every available medical resource to save Troi’s life.

Before: Ready and positioned near Troi’s biobed, with Ogawa prepared to use it if Troi’s condition worsens.
After: Recently used, with Troi’s body showing signs of revival. The device remains nearby in case further intervention is required.
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