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William W. Forgey, MD
Jan 14, 202114 min read
Radiation
The locations of nuclear power plants are well-known, and the greatest danger from them is a natural disaster that causes a plant
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William W. Forgey, MD
Dec 9, 202021 min read
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, 202019 min read
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, 20208 min read
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, 202011 min read
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, 202016 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 202012 min read
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, 202015 min read
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, 202011 min read
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, 202012 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 202010 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 202010 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 202017 min read
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, 20208 min read
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, 202018 min read
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, 20207 min read
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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