Why I Have Considered and Will Be Adding Narcan to My EDC
Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Opioid Crisis Narcan as a Life-Saving Tool My Preparedness Mindset and Narcan Protecting My Family and Friends from Accidental Fentanyl Exposure Accessibility and Availability of Narcan Legal and Ethical Considerations Training and Education Online Training Courses Local Health Departments and Community Centers Pharmacies Harm Reduction Organizations Real-World Scenarios and […]
Taser vs. Pepper Spray, by ShaneTheNurse
Over the course of my career as an ER nurse I have had many occasions to treat people who have been on the receiving end of one of these. I can tell you honestly that if I was to be on the receiving end I would rather be tasered than pepper sprayed. In fact I […]
Splinting an Injury, by ShaneTheNurse
There you were just climbing that tree to fetch the squirrel you just shot when the branch breaks and you fall and break your arms. Ouch! Thankfully you have a buddy that is trained to apply a splint and he is going to help you out. No matter if it is closed or open fracture […]
Hydration for Children, by ShaneTheNurse
One of the common mistakes that people make is to treat a dehydrated child in the same manner as a dehydrated adult. For a child that is severely dehydrated this will most likely mean death. I have been an ER nurse since the 1990’s and I cannot tell you how many times I have treated […]
Thinking About Medicine and First Aid During a SHTF Event
Recently I have been giving some thought to First Aid and Medicine in the wake of the three very bad earthquakes our planet has recently seen in the past 14 or 15 months. I have been thinking about my first aid kit, is it adequate, what I know and do not know about first aid, trauma, field […]