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Author Archives: IvyMike
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. […]
$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 […]
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 […]
What to do when people are on fire
Today we’re covering burns, at request from one of our readers (sorry for the delay, fellas). Each year approximately one million people in the United States seek medical care for […]
Quick post: When ego trumps ability – aka don’t be like me
You know how here at Hogwarts we push physical training (PT) as a bulwark for personal resiliency when the grid goes down. In addition to getting strong and fit, it’s […]
Hypothermia and cold injuries
As of this writing, if you are living in the eastern half of these United States, chances are you are smack in the middle of the Siberian Express cold spell […]
Rapid trauma assessment – Part III: You need some SOAP
Parts I & II. With the luxury of time, equipment, space, and modern technology, your patient assessment will and should be quite complete. Doc Grouch will focus on the fancy; […]
Quick Post: Get your blood typed
Let’s talk about why it’s good to know your blood type. If the grid is down, and you’re down and in need of a blood transfusion, it’s going to make […]
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