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 […]
Coupons for Preparation, by ShaneTheNurse
My kids will tell you if it is not on sale and we do not have a coupon we do not need it. Having this mentality will help you to save money and build your stockpile of life sustaining goods. I am sure by now many of us have seen shows on television with people […]
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 […]
Hydration for Adults, by ShaneTheNurse
We have all heard the phrase “hydrate or die.” unfortunately most Americans fail to heed this advice. When I was working the Arizona desert I noticed an increase in the incidence of pulmonary embolisms. So I did a small study and found that every single person was chronically dehydrated. Most of them had been in […]
Wound Repair, by Shanethenurse
NOTE: Shanethenurse is a gentleman I consider a friend, is a prepper, and someone I met on Facebook of all places well over a year ago. We continue to be in touch, chat from time to time, and he offered a few posts around first aid, medicine, etc. since this is an area I am […]
Why Physical Fitness Matters for Preparedness (and How to Get There) to Stay Disaster Ready
It’s Saturday, July 19th. And, literally, had a hip replacement two days ago. I arrived home Yesterday, Friday, and am beginning the journey to re establish my health. Not that I am in the worst shape I’ve ever been in, that is certainly not the case. However, the truth is that, like many of us, […]
Why Physical Fitness Matters for Preparedness (and How to Get There) to Stay Disaster Ready
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Stay Hydrated and Safe with Seychelle’s Radiological Water Filter and Flip Top Bottle: A Review
Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being. But what happens when you’re out in the wilderness or faced with an emergency situation where clean water is scarce? Drinking contaminated water can lead to serious health issues like diarrhea, dehydration, and even death. What happens if you’re out & about and you’re […]
Building Your Own Isolation Room
The following was provided to me by my good friend Shane. He’s contributed to this blog in the past as Shanethenurse. Shane and I frequently talk about bug-out locations, sheltering in, medical prep, etc. As you can imagine the most recent discussions center around COVID-19. One topic that continually comes up from time to time […]