Ask Dr Apocalypse

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bunkai
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What would be the best technique for transfusing blood from one person to another? I have a family member who need's regular factor VIII injections but we only keep a one month supply of those drugs. I have been thinking about this for a long time and would stop prophylaxis immediately if the drug supply ran out, I would move to treating bleeds as they occurred but obviously we would run out eventually. I think we would need to transfuse whole blood as the factor VIII content of the blood would be the important bit so use of an anti-coagulant would probably not be helpful in this case. We are trained in giving IV injections, I have no experience of using canula's but I am pretty sure I could make it happen if I needed to...
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Hi Dr Apocalypse, I would like to ask...

What prescription items can you think of that would be of use or would be helpful to have for some who is trying to put together a decent medical kit? I am not really expecting to use it but am enjoying putting one together. I am not looking for injectables or serious type drugs like morphine etc. For example I believe you mentioned fusidic acid cream, I was not aware of this so thought you might be able to shed some light on a few other medicines that would be good.

Thanks.
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Last visited 22nd Nov '15 looks like the Dr has left the building .
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Either that or he's on strike...
Cutting, combustion, cordage, container, cover.
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Paramedic prepper had a good list. I'm using my phone so can't figure out how to attach the link.
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Captain Darling wrote:Either that or he's on strike...
Oooh that's a bit political ....... 8-)
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I was being a bit cheeky. I'll knock it on the head, there's no need for it here.
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Captain Darling wrote:Either that or he's on strike...

:lol:
Captain Darling wrote:I was being a bit cheeky. I'll knock it on the head, there's no need for it here.
There's every need for it here mate. I liked it any way.
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I thought it was quite witty :mrgreen:
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Posted on a whim, I hadn't noticed the dates. Maybe I will start a new thread about these type of items/list, it might be of interest.

Lanky Yankee, I've read lot's of Paramedic prepper posts, I will have a reread thanks, though I think most his lists are OTC meds that I know. Was hoping to get some new ideas.