SHTF Medical Preperations!

Thanks for posting. Even if non of these preps seem blatantly useful to people, this does put you into the mind set of thinking beyond the basics.

Although the gentleman in the video did mention "training" a few times, I would like to follow up on this a little. Many well meaning folks are out there are encouraging you to buy a lot of medical related gadgets. But there is one or two very practical and inexpensive things anyone can do to be prepared for many medical emergencies that may crop up during a crisis. I would suggest looking up organizations/people affiliated with the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association in your area and take a first aide course as well as a CPR/BLS (basic life support) course. These skills may help you help someone else even during times of peace.

Has anyone seen how expensive Fish Mox is all of a sudden? I know I got it cheap last year on Amazon. Now it's $35.

Nice!!
Thanks for sharing




Last Edited by *H2O Bro on 03/01/2015 11:04 AM

I am an ACLS/PALS Instructor. Please read and understand the post above.

Intubation should not be attempted by the lay person. PLEASE.

Do educate yourself for emergency situations. Please do not exceed qualifications and or knowledge base. You quite possibly could kill the very person you are trying to help.

Thanks for the reminder to rotate some of my supplies.

Last Edited by KimmieAnnaJones on 03/01/2015 11:17 AM

Take a little vacation trip to the Yucatan. Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel, etc.

There are all kinds of pharmacy shops in tourist towns in Mexico that sell all the flavors of antibiotics, common meds, z-pak, etc. Great prices and perfectly legal.

And instead of pretending to be a fish, you can join them in a bit of snorkeling or other aquatic adventures!

This dude is going to be in for rude surprise when he tries to intubate (sp) someone for the first SEVERAL tries ...its NOT something you can do without experience.

Better than Obamacare..

Tampons and pads work great for wounds, and they are sanitary.

lol fish medecine you kidding me

Thanks for posting. 5*

Take things a step deeper.

Use sugar on infected wounds. It draws out the moisture and bacteria and keeps wound dry and clean. Change it once or twice a day. Bonus points if you mix a bit of iodine into it.

Pure honey works good on wounds too.

Vodka for painkiller and disinfectant. Any other booze will do in a pinch.

Learn how to reset a dislocated shoulder and knee. Many good YouTube videos. This is an absolute must. So easy to fix, yet absolutely crippling if left untreated.

Learn how to debride/clean wounds and cut away jagged dead flesh and wash the wound. Or die of sepsis/gangrene. Again, YouTube. There's a great vid called War Surgery.

Teach everyone how to apply tremendous pressure to any bleeding wounds. Pressure saves lives. Don't be a dummy and just pile on dressings like they teach you in first aid class. You NEED pressure.

Use charcoal for poisoning or bad stomach or digestive issues.
Find the nearest campfire and eat up.


These several things I mentioned will save many lives if used. Once the modern supplies and hospitals cease, it's down to old fashioned frontier medicine. Learn now while you can.

Yes to the above two posts. If you listened I said, these things are for those who are trained, which I am NREMT-Paramedic x8 years. Thanks for the additional reminder.

Last Edited by GaryMule on 03/02/2015 01:34 AM

Thanks, I will do just fine.

Not just for fish my friend...

Many people are completely unaware that human antibiotics are frequently used for fish. Excellent source of antibiotics in a SHTF situation. Some antifungals as well.

Adjust for dosage--they can be different that that used for human consumption.

Basic trauma med( how to stop a bleeder, CPR, etc) everyone should be familiar with, Another essential is a really good home medical book for the layperson.

This is a timely and important thread. Backwoods medicine is just around the corner, IMHO. Time to prepare. Being in a hospital in that situation is a warrant for death. Damn near is now.

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lol "for his "fish".


hes smart for not publicly saying WHOM they are actually for. lol same meds as people... only marketed cheaper.