William W. Forgey, MD
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William W. Forgey, MD
- Dec 9, 2020
- 21 min
Body System Symptoms and Management - Water and Waste - Reproductive Organs - Diabetes - Poisoning
The clearest water possible should be chosen or attempts made to clarify the water prior to starting any disinfectant process.
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William W. Forgey, MD
- Nov 13, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Nov 13, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Nov 12, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Nov 12, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Nov 2, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Oct 27, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Oct 9, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Sep 18, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Sep 4, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Aug 26, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Aug 24, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Aug 6, 2020
- 5 min
ORTHOPEDICS part 7 – Wrist, Thumb, Hand, Finger - Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains
Part 7 in our ongoing Orthopedic Series
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William W. Forgey, MD
- Aug 4, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Aug 3, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Jul 30, 2020
- 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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William W. Forgey, MD
- Jul 28, 2020
- 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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