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Convalescent care in grid down and covert environments: Part I – Introduction
Friends and countrymen, today we will start a journey down the road of convalescent care in grid down and covert environs. The trip won’t be short, because there are many […]
It’s hot out there, try not to puke too much
Summer is kicking in the door and bringing heat, humidity, and bugs. Let’s look at the three main types of exertional heat injuries there are and how to treat them. […]
Quick Post: Prolonged Field Care
So, there I was, surfing the internets, when lo and behold, I stumble across a gem. Ya’ll should go have a look, too. http://prolongedfieldcare.org Have a look around, it’s full […]
Have a thoughtful and reflective Memorial Day
I apologize for the delay in posting this. In remembrance of Memorial Day, each year my Crossfit gym does “Murph”. For those not familiar with Crossfit, they have many benchmark […]
Quick post: cheap ultrasound machines
I loves me some ultrasound. It’s quite possibly the most versatile imaging tool ever created. It can do/detect all of the following: Transcranial dopplers for head bleeds. Estimation of elevated […]
$100 CT scanner – via Hackaday
Great example of disruptive tech that can be very helpful in grid down and austere medical environments. We’ll be following this one. Hope they nail it. Description Don´t spend millions […]
And with that shiny new airway, you’ll need a few accessories…
Well, now that we have established you can improvise a video laryngoscope (VL) for less than $50, we move to the process of ventilating your patient. The fashionable airway […]
Quick Post: Difficult Pressure Dressings
Difficult Pressure Dressings Here are some solutions to apply and continue direct pressure without having to keep your knee in someone’s crotch the whole time. These can be done with […]
Quick post: Well, here’s a good one for using your homemade lidocaine, I guess…
I guess if you think you have a bad hematoma with a possible deep venous thrombosis in the field and decide to fix it yourself with surgery, you might use […]
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