Category Archives: Field equipment

Essential Medical Skills to Acquire: Introduction

The following article was originally published in SurvivalBlog.com.  Click HERE to read this and other articles on SurvivalBlog by Doc Cindy. * * * If society collapses and you’re on your own, what medical skills seem the most essential? The … Continue reading

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Armageddon Medicine – filling the gap on the prepper’s bookshelf

Armageddon Medicine – is this training manual for you? Here’s a thoughtful review from Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and who is also an RN and EMT. * * * Review: Armageddon Medicine: How … Continue reading

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Clinical Laboratory Procedures under Austere Conditions: Part III – Sample Preparation

The following post on clinical laboratory procedures is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  For Part I of the series, click HERE. Thank you, Pete, for this practical … Continue reading

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Clinical Laboratory Procedures under Austere Conditions: Part II – Light Microscopy

The following post on clinical laboratory procedures is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  For Part I of the series, click HERE.  * * * As outlined in … Continue reading

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Week 11 – Question of the Week: What lab procedures are you preparing to provide at TEOTWAWKI?

Week 11: 2011-05-19 Today I’m asking our professionals to consider this question: What lab procedures are you preparing to provide at TEOTWAWKI? Anyone else with opinions, questions, or concerns is invited to reply as well in the box below. Check back soon … Continue reading

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Water in Adverse Environments (Part 3 of series)

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

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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