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Nov 13
19 min

Body System Symptoms and Management - Chest and Abdomen

One 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 ...

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Body System Symptoms and Management - Nose, Mouth and Throat

William W. Forgey, MD

Nov 13
8 min

Body System Symptoms and Management - Nose, Mouth and Throat

Nasal congestion is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, or other allergens, and viral or bacterial upper respiratory infections.

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Body System Symptoms and Management - Fever/Chills, Lethargy, Pain, Itch, Hiccups and Headache

William W. Forgey, MD

Nov 12
11 min

Body System Symptoms and Management - Fever/Chills, Lethargy, Pain, Itch, Hiccups and Headache

Symptoms are indicators of problems. Fever, pain, and itch can sometimes aid you in determining exactly what is wrong with the patient.

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Environmental Injuries part 3 of 3 - Heat Stress Injuries, Lightning and High Altitude Illness

William W. Forgey, MD

Nov 12
16 min

Environmental Injuries part 3 of 3 - Heat Stress Injuries, Lightning and High Altitude Illness

High environmental temperatures are frequently aggravated by strenuous work; humidity; reflection of heat from rock, sand, or other ...

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ASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION part 3 of 3 Rapid Breathing, Cardiac Evaluation and Care

William W. Forgey, MD

Nov 2
6 min

ASSESSMENT 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

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Bioterrorism and Infectious Disease part 3 of 3

William W. Forgey, MD

Oct 27
12 min

Bioterrorism and Infectious Disease part 3 of 3

Managing infectious disease in North America and potential off-grid locations.

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Bioterrorism and Infectious Disease part 2 of 3

William W. Forgey, MD

Oct 9
15 min

Bioterrorism and Infectious Disease part 2 of 3

Managing Infectious disease in North America and potential off-grid travel destinations.

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Soft Tissue Care And Trauma Management Part 4 - Finger / Toe Problems, Wound Infection and Skin Rash

William W. Forgey, MD

Sep 18
11 min

Soft Tissue Care And Trauma Management Part 4 - Finger / Toe Problems, Wound Infection and Skin Rash

The hallmarks of infection are swelling, warmth to the touch, reddish color and pain. Pus oozing out of a wound is another clue.

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Bioterrorism and Infectious Disease update part 1 of 3

William W. Forgey, MD

Sep 4
12 min

Bioterrorism and Infectious Disease update part 1 of 3

Managing Infectious disease in North America and potential off-grid travel destinations.

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William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 31
6 min

Bites and Stings - Snakebites

calm the victim, cause no additional harm, decide about evacuation urgency, and arrange for appropriate long-term wound care.

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ORTHOPEDICS 8 – Hip, Thigh, Kneecap, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Chest - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains

William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 26
10 min

ORTHOPEDICS 8 – Hip, Thigh, Kneecap, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Chest - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains

The conclusion of our 8 part post on concepts of Orthopedic Care

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Environmental Injuries part 2 of 3 - Cold Stress Injuries

William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 24
5 min

Environmental Injuries part 2 of 3 - Cold Stress Injuries

Frostnip, Frostbite, Cold-induced Bronchospasm, Immersion Foot, Chilblains

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William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 13
10 min

Dental Pain

Gum Pain or Swelling • Mouth Lacerations • Dental Pain • Lost Filling • Cavity • Loose or Dislodged Tooth • Pulling a Tooth

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ORTHOPEDICS part 7 – Wrist, Thumb, Hand, Finger - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains

William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 6
5 min

ORTHOPEDICS part 7 – Wrist, Thumb, Hand, Finger - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains

Part 7 in our ongoing Orthopedic Series

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Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management Part 3 - Special Considerations and Other Types of Wounds.

William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 4
17 min

Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management Part 3 - Special Considerations and Other Types of Wounds.

The good, the bad and the ugly

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Body System Symptoms and Management - Ear

William W. Forgey, MD

Aug 3
8 min

Body System Symptoms and Management - Ear

Attempt to grasp a foreign body with a pair of tweezers if you can see it. Do not poke blindly with anything.

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Body System Symptoms and Management - Eye

William W. Forgey, MD

Jul 30
18 min

Body System Symptoms and Management - Eye

The most common eye problems outdoors are from a foreign body, abrasion, snow blindness, and infection (conjunctivitis).

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ASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION part 2 of 3 Shock /Difficult Respirations / Airway Obstruction / CPR

William W. Forgey, MD

Jul 28
7 min

ASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION part 2 of 3 Shock /Difficult Respirations / Airway Obstruction / CPR

Shock is a deficiency in oxygen supply reaching the brain and other tissues as a result of decreased circulation. An important aspect

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ORTHOPEDICS part 6 – Upper Arm Fracture, Elbow Trauma, Forearm Fractures

William W. Forgey, MD

Jul 6
6 min

ORTHOPEDICS part 6 – Upper Arm Fracture, Elbow Trauma, Forearm Fractures

identifying and treating orthopedic injuries

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Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management Part 2 - Wound Closure Techniques

William W. Forgey, MD

Jun 5
4 min

Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management Part 2 - Wound Closure Techniques

Part 2 of the Soft Tissue Care and Trauma Management Posts.

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