Tag Archives: Patient

Week 29 – Question of the Week: Fish Antibiotics – Where to start?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 29: 2012-04-19 (non-consecutive weeks) I’ve been so busy with work, taxes, and the recent Clinical Skills Workshop that I haven’t posted a Question of the Week in months, I see. Here’s one for both medical professionals and serious preppers:  … Continue reading →

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Human Use of Livestock Antibiotics

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Today I wandered down to Ohio Amish country to check out the local feed store.  They had quite a variety of antibiotics, a few of which you might consider procuring.  The primary reason to use these would be to save … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness: Physical Security – Part 4

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on self-defense and medical preparedness is fourth in a series by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * * In previous installments, we have examined some of … Continue reading →

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The peak flow meter: an invaluable tool for every prepper

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

If you don’t have a peak flow meter, get one. Perhaps neither you nor your family suffer from asthma or COPD, but no doubt someone you know does.  If you are going to be a medical provider for anyone beyond … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations in Medical Prepping

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Frustated with preparing for end-of-life-as-we-know-it medical concerns?  Today a reader and health care provider shares her experience with trying to get her doctor to help her with medical prepping.    * * * I personally have been ethical and forthright with … Continue reading →

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