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Thoughts on Disasters

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post is contributed by Dan,  a wilderness guide, who has led teams of doctors and nurses on medical diaster response trips throughout the world.  What does a person who has “been there, done that” have to say? * … Continue reading →

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Water in Adverse Environments (Part 3 of series)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Are you dying for a glass of water?  You may be if you don’t think ahead and prepare.  The following is third in a series by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also … Continue reading →

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Dental Preparedness – from WH2thdr

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following is contributed by Wade Hampton, Tooth Doctor. * * * Let’s start out this reply with a great big thank you for this site. I feel that the synergism that this blog can generate will be of untold … Continue reading →

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What would you do if . . .

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

What would you do if . . . . . . a child approaches with a terrible-looking rash? . . . your wife is in labor and no help is available? . . . you develop chest pain and cannot breathe? … Continue reading →

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Protected: Dental Anesthesia for Suturing Lip & Facial Wounds

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Stocking Stuffers for a Belated Christmas

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Sorry about the delay . . . I fell off Santa’s sleigh 1.  Primatene Mist – Wonder about treating an asthma or severe allergy attack if no doctor is around?  It’s amazing that this epinephrine inhaler is available over the … Continue reading →

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How to Remove Dental Braces

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

A reader has asked how to remove dental braces in case of emergency.  Is there a danger of fracturing a healthy tooth?  How can the clasps be removed?  What about removing the extra glue?    I submitted the question to our … Continue reading →

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Safe Needle and Sharps Disposal

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Our friendly Tooth Doctor shares this post on needle disposal when standard sharps disposal is unavailable.  (He also mentions that in times of scarcity we may want to save and reuse needles and scalpels after careful sterilization.)  * * * One … Continue reading →

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