Survival Medicine 101
by Daniel Skipper It has been two weeks since you bugged out and everything was going good, or as well as you could have hoped given the situation, until you found yourself so sick you […]
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Allergy or Side Effect?
This post was originally published HERE on DoomandBloom.net. A medical caregiver has many responsibilities in a disaster. Everyone knows that their duty is to deal with injuries and illness, but few are aware of […]
Video of the Week: Building a Budget Trauma Kit
YouTube is an absolutely incredible source of information on almost anything you can think of. Every week we feature a new video related to a variety of topics such as firearms, first aid, gardening, security, food […]
Dr. Bones on……New Evidence on Expiration Dates
This article originally appeared at http://www.doomandbloom.net. The information is extremely relevant to all of Rourke’s Patriots for consideration in their preparations. – Rourke Over the years, I have expressed my opinions on the bogus nature […]
What meds would you want in your personal SHTF pharmacy?
This post was originally published HERE in ModernSurvivalOnline. DISCLAIMER: Always consult a medical doctor before using any new medications, prescription or not. This information is intended to be used as a general guide of what types […]
Medical Week: My philosophy on preparedness, and an MD perspective on wound closures
When I reflect on what drives me to prep, I realize that this motivation was born long before I actually started prepping. In fact, it was something that was forged through my life experiences beginning […]
Medical Week: Video’s and Fish Antibiotics…..
In a SHTF environment where modern medical facilities are unavailable the simplest of cuts could become infected and result in serious illness or even death. Fish antibiotics are one option those of us who prepare […]
Medical Week and Top 5 Medical Items to Put Back Now
Medical preparedness is often discounted and overlooked by preppers. Band aids, cough medicine and bandages are just not as appealing as the latest “tacti-cool” AR or pistol. Regardless, there are many – including me – […]
Medical Week: Azithromycin
This article originally appeared over at DoomandBloom.net and can be seen HERE. In a survival setting, I’ve often discussed the importance of having a way to prevent and treat infections that are often easy […]
Using Antibiotics Wisely
Rourke: This post was originally published HERE over at DoomandBloom.net. Antibiotics are essential tools for success in long-term survival, but the government, the food industry, and some physicians and patients are fostering widespread resistance […]
Anaphylactic Shock In Austere Settings
Rourke: This article can be seen here in its original format. In a disaster or any other situation that leaves us off the grid, we will expose ourselves to insect stings and poison ivy, as […]
….On practical IFAKs
There is a dearth of useful information out there on practical useful IFAKs(Individual First Aid Kit). Most of what is offered amount to a “Boo-Boo” kit. They do not remotely address the most common […]
Wound Infections
The following post comes courtesy of DoomandBloom.net. It can be sen in its original format HERE. – Rourke As a physician, I have on occasion dealt with infected wounds, sometimes from injury and also after surgical […]
How to make injectable Lidocaine HCL
The following post was previously published here on MSO – it can be seen in its original format HERE. by RalphP Almost every other prepper / survivalist that I’ve met shares a similar “hope for […]
Flesh eating bacteria – is there a ‘silver bullet’ ?
[From Rourke: The following article was previously published here on ModernSurvivalOnline. It can be seen in its original format HERE. ] by Brenda Nicholson Have you thought about how you will take care of […]
Help for minor burns
Several years ago I worked for a metal plating business and worked around soldering irons. It was a frequent occurrence that workers – including myself – would get burns on our fingers and hands. As […]
5 Medical Tips When You’re Off the Map
Many people who are well prepared in other ways overlook the importance of being able to handle a medical emergency when venturing off the beaten path. Remote areas, especially mountainous ones, can present a challenge. […]
Wilderness Treatments for Burns
By Rose Cceberio, RN, BSN Today, if one is out and about camping, hiking, or on a dry run or for real “Bug Out” route, one can encounter a few things alone the wilderness path […]
Dr. Allen shares his thoughts…………
The following comes from a comment posted by Dr. Allen in response to a recent post – Survivalist First Aid Kits: What Do I Need? I appreciate Dr. Allen’s willingness to share his thoughts and expertise. […]
VIDEO: Top 5 Antibiotics for SHTF Storage
I have posted this video previously – quite a while ago. Antibiotics are something that I have been stocking up recently. My main source has been AquaticPharmacy.com. They seem to have very good prices and super […]
Survivalist first aid kits: What do I need?
In the modern world there are no shortage of threats to our personal freedoms and the society we live in. Terrorist attacks, the threat of nuclear war, global warming, or even far out apocalyptic scenarios […]
Oral Health and Baking Soda
This post was originally published over at SeasonedCitizenPrepper.com. It can be seen HERE in its original format. By Beverly Sandlin, Baking soda is a saliva buffer and neutralizes plaque acids, remember that it has […]
Healthcare – a personal experiance
The post below was written by me back in November of 2010. My mother has since passed however it is as relevant today as it was back then due to what I perceive as the […]
My philosophy on preparedness, and an MD perspective on wound closures
The following article was originally published on April 12th, 2012 and won 1st Place in a past MSO Guest Post Writing Contest. It can be seen in its original format HERE. When I reflect […]