Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mental Health in Tough Times – Part II

The following is Part II of Mental Health in Tough Times, contributed by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  Please see Part II for the Introduction and Items … Continue reading

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Week 6 – Question of the Week: Should medication be rationed at TEOTWAWKI? How and why?

Week 6:  2011-04-14  Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  Should medication be rationed at TEOTAWKI?  How and why? You, too, are welcome to post your responses and questions below.  Check back soon and see what our … Continue reading

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Protected: Wisdom Teeth – Advanced Treatment Options

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Impacted Wisdom Teeth . . . Answers for TEOTWAWKI

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wizzys So what are we going to do about impacted wisdom teeth in a world without dentists? Not to put too fine a point on it…Suffer. Let me explain. God felt that humans needed … Continue reading

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Free Download – When there’s no other doctor

Suppose there’s no doctor to help you or your family. Where do you start? If no physician is available, and you become responsible for the health care of your family or group, what should you know about a patient? No doubt … Continue reading

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Skilled Tradesmen as Public Health Experts: Or, why you should make friends with a good plumber…

The following is another post by our friend Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. January 4, 2011     If you are at all interested in medical preparedness and … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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