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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: Articles
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
Abscessed Teeth – Where will they lead?
Earlier today I was thinking about my patients who refuse to visit a dentist, for whatever reason. Now and then they see or call me about a toothache, requesting an antibiotic until they can get to a dentist. Amoxicillin usually … Continue reading
Posted in Contributors, Dental, Dental antibiotics, Dental infection, Medical archives, Teeth, Tooth extraction, W Hampton - Tooth Doctor
Tagged Abscess, Bacteria, Dentistry, Health, Infection, Pulp (tooth), Tooth
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Suturing a Wound – Part II
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
Posted in Education, Injuries, Lacerations, Medical archives, Wound care
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Expired Medications – Part 3: General Principles
The following article was originally published at www.survivalblog.com. * * * In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I reviewed the available information regarding expiration dates of specific medications, primarily antibiotics and antiviral drugs, as tested in the … Continue reading
Posted in Expired medications, Medical archives, Medications, Perennial Favorites, Preparation, Prescription Medications, Shelf life, Stockpiling medical supplies, Stockpiling medications
Tagged Clarithromycin, Epinephrine autoinjector, Food and Drug Administration, Shelf Life Extension Program, The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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