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Category Archives: Quick Posts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quick Post: A love letter to the anti-vaccine crowd.
I know these have made the rounds on social media, but humor an old man for a bit. From Jimmy Kimmel: And if that doesn’t work for you, here’s Penn […]
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 […]
Quick Post: All aboard the FEMA train – the Incident Command System
Now, I know a lot of us on the site have political views that are to the right of Patrick Henry and we get suspicious of anything Federal that comes […]
Quick Post: Deadlift
3 weeks on service does bad things to your fitness. Today, back to Crossfit. Set a new PR in deadlift, 365 pounds. (for reference, my bodyweight is 197). I am, […]
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