Episode-685- Dr. Eric Wilke on Survival Medicine

From: June 15th, 2011 on  The Survival Podcast.  Disclaimers & Policies

Dr. Eric Wilke,  is  a residency trained emergency medicine physician in practice for 12+ years.  He also direct the local fire department and the tactical medics for the SWAT team in his area. He has traveled to Africa to deliver medical care in austere environments and with very limited resources.  Today he joins us to discuss some common diseases with potential to kill and how they can be recognized and treated.
Join us today as we discuss…

• The top global killers world wide
• Prevention of illness in harsh conditions
• Making water safe to drink
• Improving hydration
• Treatment of bacterial and viral infections
• How to properly store medications
• Military research into the storage life of medications
• Thoughts on the current nuclear issues in Japan
• Common sense alternative medicine
• Ways to maintain your current health
• Building a first aid emergency medicine kit

Survival Medicine #5 -- Oral Rehydration Solution

     Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both. Vomiting and diarrhea are common causes. When dehydration is severe, it is a life-threatening emergency. >>>>>(Seek Medical Help! if you have severe dehydration)<<<<<
      For some cases there are OTC (over the counter) medications for anti-diarrhea, one I have used are Loperamide Hydrochloride tablets. (Ask a  pharmacist  or your doctor for more info)
     The information in the video may help you in replacing some of your fluid loss and help you out. I understand Coconut Water is also a great help for Oral Rehydration.  In a survival situation when you can't get help for your dehydration I hope this information will help you.  Also another similar Oral Rehydration Solution  recipe I found.
     The simple formula is 8 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, dissolved in 1 quart of potable water. (if you can make it 1/2tsp. regular salt and 1/2tsp. some salt substitute (potassium chloride).  I also sometimes add 1/2tsp. of baking soda.)    (you could add some kool-aid or other flavoring for taste, helps when giving this to children. Who might not otherwise drink it readily; I personally like it in my drink too.)