Category Archives: Wound care

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

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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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Suturing a Wound – Part V – the British Way

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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 →

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Suturing a Wound – Part IV – Subcuticular Suturing

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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 →

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Suturing a Wound – Part III – Layered Closure

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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 →

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Suturing a Wound – Part II

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Part II by the same doctor who taught Part I. (SDCady) I’m so happy not to reinvent the wheel.  He mentions that you don’t want the edges to curve downward (inward).  When the edges do curve inward, you end up … Continue reading →

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Suturing a Wound – Part I

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

Rather than make my own video, I thought I’d save time and see if someone else had done the work for me. Luckily, they did!  Here’s the first in a series.  This doctor explains things quite well. Buy yourself a … Continue reading →

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