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Articles on essential medical topics

Tip of the Week: Dilute bleach for superficial infections

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In an era without easy access to antibiotics, saving your precious penicillin for a serious pneumonia would be wise. So what do you do if you have a (mild) case of impetigo, or perhaps a yeast rash in a skin … Continue reading →

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Survival Medicine 101

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

SURVIVAL MEDICINE 101 Live Workshop with Doc Cindy Tuition only $350/person plus $50 materials fee for 3 full days of instruction (9-4:30 daily) with Doc Cindy 2015 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE June 15-19, 2015 as part of Ultimate Prepper Training in Richfield, OH For … Continue reading →

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Survival Medicine 102

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

SURVIVAL MEDICINE 102 Live Workshop with Doc Cindy Tuition only $350/person (plus $50 material fee) for 3 full days of instruction (9-4:30 daily) with Doc Cindy 2015 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE October 16-18, 2015 in Akron, OH REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – scroll down to … Continue reading →

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Survival Medicine 201 and 202

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

SURVIVAL MEDICINE 201 – Advanced New! Live Advanced Workshop with Doc Cindy Tuition only $350/person plus $50 materials fee for 3 full days of instruction (9-4:30 daily) with Doc Cindy 2015 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE To be announced REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – scroll down … Continue reading →

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Doc Cindy on SurvivalBlog

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Dr. Koelker is honored to serve as Medical Editor for SurvivalBlog To read her articles, click on any title below Essential Medical Skills to Acquire – Part 1: Introduction, by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD   Essential Medical Skills to Acquire: Suturing, … 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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Survival Medicine 101 – Review by SurvivalReport

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

The following video is an unsolicited and unedited review of Survival Medicine 101, recorded by the host of SurvivalReport on YouTube.  The speaker attended the January, 2013 workshop in St. Marys, Georgia. I’m posting this for those who are considering … Continue reading →

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