William W. Forgey, MDJan 14, 202114 minRadiationThe locations of nuclear power plants are well-known, and the greatest danger from them is a natural disaster that causes a plant
William W. Forgey, MDDec 9, 202021 minBody System Symptoms and Management - Water and Waste - Reproductive Organs - Diabetes - PoisoningThe clearest water possible should be chosen or attempts made to clarify the water prior to starting any disinfectant process.
William W. Forgey, MDNov 13, 202019 minBody System Symptoms and Management - Chest and AbdomenOne of the most common reasons for a visit to a physician’s office or emergency department is a problem with the chest. Chest pain and ...
William W. Forgey, MDNov 13, 20208 minBody System Symptoms and Management - Nose, Mouth and ThroatNasal congestion is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, or other allergens, and viral or bacterial upper respiratory infections.
William W. Forgey, MDNov 12, 202011 minBody System Symptoms and Management - Fever/Chills, Lethargy, Pain, Itch, Hiccups and HeadacheSymptoms are indicators of problems. Fever, pain, and itch can sometimes aid you in determining exactly what is wrong with the patient.
William W. Forgey, MDNov 12, 202016 minEnvironmental Injuries part 3 of 3 - Heat Stress Injuries, Lightning and High Altitude IllnessHigh environmental temperatures are frequently aggravated by strenuous work; humidity; reflection of heat from rock, sand, or other ...
William W. Forgey, MDNov 2, 20206 minASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION part 3 of 3 Rapid Breathing, Cardiac Evaluation and Care Rapid Breathing, Cardiac Evaluation and Care (Heart Attack), Rapid Heart Rate, Slow Heart Rate
William W. Forgey, MDOct 27, 202012 minBioterrorism and Infectious Disease part 3 of 3Managing infectious disease in North America and potential off-grid locations.
William W. Forgey, MDOct 9, 202015 minBioterrorism and Infectious Disease part 2 of 3Managing Infectious disease in North America and potential off-grid travel destinations.
William W. Forgey, MDSep 18, 202011 minSoft Tissue Care And Trauma Management Part 4 - Finger / Toe Problems, Wound Infection and Skin RashThe hallmarks of infection are swelling, warmth to the touch, reddish color and pain. Pus oozing out of a wound is another clue.
William W. Forgey, MDSep 4, 202012 minBioterrorism and Infectious Disease update part 1 of 3Managing Infectious disease in North America and potential off-grid travel destinations.
William W. Forgey, MDAug 31, 20206 minBites and Stings - Snakebitescalm the victim, cause no additional harm, decide about evacuation urgency, and arrange for appropriate long-term wound care.
William W. Forgey, MDAug 26, 202010 minORTHOPEDICS 8 – Hip, Thigh, Kneecap, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Chest - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains The conclusion of our 8 part post on concepts of Orthopedic Care
William W. Forgey, MDAug 24, 20205 minEnvironmental Injuries part 2 of 3 - Cold Stress InjuriesFrostnip, Frostbite, Cold-induced Bronchospasm, Immersion Foot, Chilblains
William W. Forgey, MDAug 13, 202010 minDental PainGum Pain or Swelling • Mouth Lacerations • Dental Pain • Lost Filling • Cavity • Loose or Dislodged Tooth • Pulling a Tooth
William W. Forgey, MDAug 6, 20205 minORTHOPEDICS part 7 – Wrist, Thumb, Hand, Finger - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains Part 7 in our ongoing Orthopedic Series
William W. Forgey, MDAug 4, 202017 minSoft Tissue Care and Trauma Management Part 3 - Special Considerations and Other Types of Wounds.The good, the bad and the ugly
William W. Forgey, MDAug 3, 20208 minBody System Symptoms and Management - EarAttempt to grasp a foreign body with a pair of tweezers if you can see it. Do not poke blindly with anything.
William W. Forgey, MDJul 30, 202018 minBody System Symptoms and Management - EyeThe most common eye problems outdoors are from a foreign body, abrasion, snow blindness, and infection (conjunctivitis).
William W. Forgey, MDJul 28, 20207 minASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION part 2 of 3 Shock /Difficult Respirations / Airway Obstruction / CPRShock is a deficiency in oxygen supply reaching the brain and other tissues as a result of decreased circulation. An important aspect