Tag: First aid

Using an AED and Giving CPR

Using an AED and Giving CPR

Using an AED and Giving CPR This is subject matter literally near and dear to my heart. I am a heart attack survivor. My odds of surviving my particular situation more than 5 days were only 5% and after that surviving 2 years only 15%. I am pushing my third year of survival. I tell …

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Treating Dysentery

Treating Dysentery

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Treating Dysentery You don’t hear much about dysentery too often in the western world anymore. Hygiene practices, cooking procedures, and appropriate medical care have prevented major outbreaks in this part of the world. However, during a time of crisis and chaos it kills more people than do bullets and …

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The Basics of Survival Medicine

The Basics of Survival Medicine When I saw this article, I knew I had to share it with you. So often survival medicine is about first aid and staying safe from a pandemic. It really is so much more than that. Once the wounds are dressed, new set of issues arise. Dehydration, malnutrition, preventing infections, …

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SHTF First Aid – for Burn Victims

SHTF First Aid – for Burn Victims   Unfortunately in an emergency situation YOU may be the first responder and in a SHTF crisis perhaps the only responder. There are basic first aid proceedures we all should know for everyday life for example  CPR. It should be considered however, that if you are preparing for a major disaster there may not …

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