Prepper's Medical Handbook Blog

The locations of nuclear power plants are well-known, and the greatest danger from them is a natural disaster that causes a plant

The clearest water possible should be chosen or attempts made to clarify the water prior to starting any disinfectant process.

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 ...

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

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

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

Rapid Breathing, Cardiac Evaluation and Care (Heart Attack), Rapid Heart Rate, Slow Heart Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part 7 in our ongoing Orthopedic Series

The good, the bad and the ugly

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

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

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