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Armageddon Medicine Instruction Manual
Armageddon Medicine- What you will find hereThis web site is devoted to empowering you, the reader, to care for your loved ones and yourself when there’s no other choice. Thank you for visiting and may God bless you richly in 2016 and beyond. – Doc Cindy … Continue reading →
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Category Archives: Medical archives
Free Download – When there’s no other doctor
Suppose there’s no doctor to help you or your family. Where do you start? If no physician is available, and you become responsible for the health care of your family or group, what should you know about a patient? No doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Free downloads, Medical archives, Preparation, Symptoms
Tagged Health, Medicine, Physician, Primary care
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Skilled Tradesmen as Public Health Experts: Or, why you should make friends with a good plumber…
The following is another post by our friend Pete Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. January 4, 2011 If you are at all interested in medical preparedness and … Continue reading
Posted in Contributors, Education, Equipment, Medical archives, Pete Farmer, Power supply, Power supply, Preparation, Public health, Waste disposal, Water
Tagged Central heating, Drinking water, Electric power, Emergency medical technician, Environment, Escherichia Coli, Home repair, Propane, Public health, Water Resources
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Ten Essential OTC Medications to Stockpile
The following article was originally published at www.survivalblog.com. * * * Are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs really worth stockpiling? As a family physician my answer is a resounding yes. Most of the following were actually prescription medications when first released. (In … Continue reading
Posted in Acetaminophen - Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Meclizine, Medical archives, OTC Decongestants, OTC NSAIDs, OTC Pain meds, Over-the-counter meds, Perennial Favorites, Preparation, Stockpiling medical supplies, Stockpiling medications, Sudafed-PE - phenylephrine
Tagged Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Ibuprofen, Loperamide, Meclozine, Over-the-counter drug, Prescription drug, Ranitidine, Sudafed
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Safe Handling of Health Care Waste
Without modern medical waste disposal, what would American hospitals do? What will you do with bloody gauze, contaminated needles, infectious secretions and excreta when disposal becomes your responsibility? The Hesperian Foundation offers the following free 33-page download, written to address this … Continue reading
Posted in Bookshelf, Education, Equipment, Free downloads, Medical archives, Preparation, Public health, Sharps disposal, Waste disposal
Tagged Biohazardous Materials, Compost, Environment, Hazardous waste, Human waste, Medical waste, Municipal solid waste, Septic tank, Third World, Waste management
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Suturing a Wound – Part V – the British Way
There are as many ways to suture a wound as to sew a dress. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the point is, there is not a single technique for every situation and operator. First we examine … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Injuries, Lacerations, Lidocaine, Medical archives, Perennial Favorites, Wound care
Tagged Local anesthesia, Surgical suture
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Suturing a Wound – Part IV – Subcuticular Suturing
In Part IV another suturing technique is demonstrated: Subcuticular Suturing. This may be accomplished using either absorbable or non-absorbable suture. In this German video, it appears they are using a nylon thread, anchoring it at each end externally. A nylon … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Injuries, Lacerations, Medical archives, Wound care
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Mental Health in Tough Times – Part I
The following post on mental health concerns is contributed by Pete Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * * My mother told me ‘Fore she passed away Said … Continue reading
Week 5 – Question of the Week: How should asthmatics prepare to survive an Armageddon event?
Week 5: 2011-04-07 Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question: How should asthmatics prepare to survive an Armageddon event? You, too, are welcome to post your responses and questions below. Check back soon and see what our … Continue reading
Posted in Advair, Albuterol-Ventolin-Proventil, Asthma, Asthma and COPD, Asthma/COPD, Chronic bronchitis, Chronic diseases, COPD, COPD see Asthma, Education, Emphysema, Lung disease, Medical archives, Medications, Prescription Medications, Question of the Week, Shortness of breath, Singulair, Stockpiling medical supplies, Stockpiling medications
Tagged Ask an Expert, Asthma
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Suturing a Wound – Part III – Layered Closure
In Part III Dr. Cady addresses a deeper, gaping wound, demonstrating how to perform a layered closure. This video offers a much better view of the tissues than is usually seen in a bleeding patient, but practicing on an easy … Continue reading