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Free Antibiotic Indication and Dosing Guide

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Antibiotic Indications and Dose

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Free download – The Ship Captain’s Medical Guide – Childbirth

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Suppose you were at sea and went into labor.  What would you do without a doctor on board? The same question could be asked of any situation where a woman went into labor without a doctor or midwife available.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Free Podcasts with Doc Cindy

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Enjoy the following free podcasts with Doc Cindy and her guests September 20, 2013 at 11:00PM (CST) · 1 hour 7 minutes Do you have symptoms? Does your neighbor? Odds are, at least one of you does (or will, before … Continue reading →

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Dem Bones . . . I love this free ap!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Recently I came upon a wonderful free medical ap, namely the Visible Body, Human Anatomy Atlas.  I wish such a great tool had been available in my medical school days, but it’s never too late. The Skeletal System section of … Continue reading →

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What if you’re not young and healthy?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Jennifer asks:

I have heart, lung, & mobility issues. Most prepping info assumes one is young & healthy. I’ve had a heart attack (at age 49), asthma & both lungs filled with blood clots, lung collapse, low efficiency lungs, on oxygen & many meds. I’ve fought this de-conditioning my whole life (am 57), but can no longer even manage house work.

So, hiking out isn’t feasible. What do you recommend for people in this situation?
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Posted in Asthma, Chronic diseases, COPD, Heart disease, Medical archives, Preparation, Question of the Week, Shortness of breath, Slide show | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Tip of the week: Excellent, affordable practice suture

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

For anyone who wants to practice their suturing skills, check out www.sim-vivo.com.  They sell the best, most affordable practice suture I’ve found.  They also offer free training videos and sell practice suture modules that are great for learning.  It’s not … Continue reading →

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What a find! Don’t miss this FREE BOOK!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Sound like an advertising blitz? Well, it isn’t. Recently I ordered some books to use in conjunction with my Survival Medicine classes.  Among them is Practical Plastic Surgery for Nonsurgeons by Nadine Semer, MD.  When including her book as a … Continue reading →

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Free Podcasts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Starting March 2, 2013 I’ll be adding a series of free podcasts on various topics related to medical prepping, in affiliation with the Preparedness Radio Network. To begin I’ll be joining Sylvia of the Christian Home Keeper, who kindly invited … Continue reading →

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Autographed Book and FREE Bonus

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

*** SPECIAL OFFER: FREE DVD – BASIC SUTURING with Doc Cindy CLICK HERE Autographed book Armageddon Medicine, How to Be Your own Doctor in 2012 and Beyond Plus FREE CD of your choice . . .

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Table of Contents – Armageddon Medicine

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

 Table of Contents                Foreword           Introduction           Preface – the Four Phases of Medical Armageddon         SECTION ONE – THE BASICS   … Continue reading →

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