Survival Medicine: The Book, The SEQUEL!

[Reasonable Rascal]

Oh yeah baby! Hardly a year after publication the authors of Survival and Austere Medicine: An Introduction are discussing the next edition, the sequel if you will, intended to take the information in that book to the next level, that being HOW TO!

Open discussion is now underway as to what should be included. Being medical people we, the authors, have our own prejudices. What we desire is for you, the readers of the book, to tell us what it is you feel needs to be addressed in depth with instructions as to HOW TO DO THAT.

I can explain in detail why you might consider starting an IV for a certain patient. But unless you are able to visualize what I am talking about or already know how to go about it, the information is of limited use to you, the layperson *** survival medic.

What sort of procedures do you think need to be addressed? What do you believe may be useful to you in the circusmstances you visualize for a possible future? Let us know!

http://medtech.syrene.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2833

RR

 

[Mongo]

Childbirth - including complications.
Treating GSWs - not first aid, but all the stuff after that
Traction - with stuff ("equipment") most people have
Treating infections in general - drip tubes, antibiotic (vet grade) dosing, changing dressings, cleaning dressings, etc.
Long term care of serious burns
Appendicitis - what about antibiotic therapy?
Bedpans, changing sheets, bathing bed-ridden pts
Treatment for pts "running at both ends"
Setting up a home "clinic/dispensary/sickward/etc"
How to run a "sick call" for the community - what are most common ailments and treatments, what about logistics, how to deal with the rush of folks when the news gets out, maybe mobile sick calls/village assistance visits
Amputation - when, why, how - and post care
Pulling teeth - when, why, how - post care
If you could pack one foot locker of stuff for a bugout - what would it contain?

I don't have your first book here in front of me (which is excellent and which I have to read again) and if you covered any of this already in that - okay!

 

[Rex Jackson]

Everything. I would like to get my hands on both.

 

[kozanne]

Everything. I would like to get my hands on both.

Me too. How do I get the part that's already published?

 

[Reasonable Rascal]

It's available as outlined in this thread:

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=153100

RR

 

[mecoastie]

How about more info on using older medical supplies like the glass syringes and glass IV bottles. I see a fair amount of older equipment available but I dont have a clue how to use it and probably most of todays med folks dont either. Also maybe some sort of hospital kit with a list of stuff to take to a doctor post SHTF. I know a lot of surgery, wound care etc is out of my league. However, I know of several doctors and at least one surgeon that live in the area. I could probably stabilize someone to get them to one of these folks but chances are they dont have a lot of equipment and materials. If I could supply the tools and materials then the doc might be able to save the victim. How about a bit on more on making your own supplies. Stuff like "gut" suture material etc. If you know of a book or online resource with this info that would be good.

 

[Reasonable Rascal]

Historical (for lack of a better term) medical care is something of interest to me precisely because it doesn't rely on tons of disposables. I have a multitude of glass syringes, and the reusable needles to go with them for that reason. Glass IV bottles are hard to come by though you can buy IV solutions in them as an OTC item in Mexico.

The first book does provide one example of how to make a dressing from scratch. That itself is a lost art we may need to quickly reacquire - especially if you live in the ME.

Myself I have a ton of materials. Not all of them are within my personal skill range, but as you say, I'll find a doc who has the skills. Catgut is actually made from bovine intestine. Not sure if anyone has found a how-to article yet on making your own but that is certainly one to pursue.

RR

 

[Bird Guano]

Proper use of a vet-grade surgical stapler and dermabond for major wounds.
Proper wound drainage. IE: drainage lines, how much, where and for how long.
Fluid replacement therapy, including "other than IV' through colo-rectal infusion for the layman. (hey it works)
Common vet antibiotic to weight dosage table.
More of the common ear-nose-throat kinds of things you would see in a normal flu sesaon.

 

[A.T.Hagan]

Bump.

.....Alan.

 

[A.T.Hagan]

Once more.

.....Alan.

 

[A.T.Hagan]

Moved to Preps.

.....Alan.