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Guides — long-form chapters (9)

Battlefield Medicine for the Homestead

The doctrine that saves a soldier shot in a Helmand wadi is the same doctrine that saves your cousin pinned under a rolled tractor on a Fannin County…

Casualty Evacuation Doctrine for the Family Group

In most family medical emergencies the call to 911 ends the planning question — paramedics arrive, load the patient, deliver to a hospital that has…

Chemical and Occupational Hazards Reference

The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (DHHS Publication 2005-149) is the single most authoritative public-domain reference on workplace chemical…

Field Pediatrics: A Homestead Reference

Adults break in predictable ways. Children break in ways that look like adults right up until they stop looking like adults at all, and then they…

Field Pharmacology: A MedlinePlus-Grounded Drug Reference for the Homestead

This is a working reference for a homesteader who keeps a small medication stockpile, rotates it on date, and may need to administer it without ready…

First Aid Doctrine: From WW2 Field Manuals to ATP 4-25.11

The first aid taught to a basic-training private in 1944 is not the first aid taught to one in 2026. The interventions changed. The mnemonics…

Infectious Disease Without a Lab

The CDC Pink Book on vaccine-preventable diseases, the CDC Yellow Book on travel and field medicine, and the entire body of US Public Health Service…

Pediatric Survival Medicine: Lessons From Hostile Environments

The Borden Institute's Pediatric Surgery and Medicine for Hostile Environments, second edition, is a remarkable document. It was written to address a…

Toxic Exposure on the Homestead: An ATSDR-Grounded Field Guide

A working homestead handles substances every week that the urban household rarely sees. Anhydrous ammonia from agricultural cooperatives, pesticide…

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Articles — illustrated field pieces (7)

Field Splinting: Sprains, Strains, and Fractures

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Field Treatment

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Hypothermia and Frostbite Field Treatment

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Improvised Litters and Patient Evacuation

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Snakebite, Insect, and Arachnid Field Response

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Water Rescue and Lifesaving

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Wilderness First Aid Principles and Patient Assessment

Medical First Aid Article — Steadwise Offline Survival Dataset

Manuals & references (79 — tap to expand)

ATSDR ToxProfile ammonia

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile arsenic

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ATSDR ToxProfile asbestos

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile atrazine

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile benzene

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile cadmium

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ATSDR ToxProfile carbon monoxide

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile chloroform

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile hydrogen sulfide

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile lead

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile manganese

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile mercury

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile pcbs

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile radon

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile selenium

Reference document.

ATSDR ToxProfile trichloroethylene

Reference document.

Borden Emergency War Surgery 5th

Reference document.

Borden Harsh Environments Vol1

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Borden Harsh Environments Vol2

Reference document.

Borden Military Preventive Medicine Vol1

Reference document.

Borden Pediatric Surgery Hostile 2e

Reference document.

CDC Chronic Disease Minority

Reference document.

CDC Contagious Diseases Daycare Parents

Reference document.

CDC Control Your Diabetes

Reference document.

CDC Emergency Departments Safety Net

Reference document.

CDC Emergency Response Guide State Local Tribal

Reference document.

CDC Exemplary State Programs

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CDC Pink Book Vaccine Preventable

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CDC Preparedness Response Framework

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CDC Preventing Disabling Conditions

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CDC Preventing Lead Poisoning Statement

Reference document.

CDC Public Health Preparedness Capabilities

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CDC Vaccine Information Statements

Reference document.

FEMA CERT Basic Training Instructor Guide 2019

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FEMA CERT Basic Training Participant Manual 2011

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FEMA CERT Basic Training Participant Manual 2019

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FEMA CERT Instructor Guide 2019

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FEMA CERT Participant Manual 2019

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HHS Smoking Cessation

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Lane 6 Source Log — NIH/CDC/PHS/NIOSH PD Federal Acquisitions

Lane: Lane 6 (NIH PMC Bookshelf + CDC clinical references)

Medical & First Aid — Manuals SOURCE_LOG

All items are public domain (US federal works / military FMs / Borden Institute publications).

NAVMED P 5010 3 Heat Cold Stress

Reference document.

NAVMED P 5010 4 Swimming Pools

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NAVMED P 5010 5 Water Supply Ashore

Reference document.

NAVMED P 5010 6 Water Supply Afloat

Reference document.

NAVMED P 5010 7 Wastewater

Reference document.

NAVMED P 5010 8 Entomology PestControl

Reference document.

NAVMED P 5010 9 Ground Forces

Reference document.

NIA Alzheimers QA

Reference document.

NIA Womens Health Aging

Reference document.

NIMH Alzheimers Disease

Reference document.

NIOSH Chicago Firefighter Deaths

Reference document.

NIOSH Pocket Guide Chemical Hazards 2007

Reference document.

NIOSH PPE Healthcare 1992

Reference document.

PHS How To Avoid Tuberculosis

Reference document.

PHS Keeping Fit

Reference document.

PHS Mortality Cancer Tumors

Reference document.

PHS Prevention Disease Medical Handbook

Reference document.

PHS Smoking Cessation Specialists

Reference document.

SOURCE_LOG — ATSDR Toxicological Profiles (Lane 9)

Source host: www.atsdr.cdc.gov (PD federal, public domain)

SOURCE_LOG — NIH MedlinePlus (Lane 9)

Source host: medlineplus.gov, www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

ST 31 91B Army Special Forces Medical Handbook

Reference document.

SurgeonGeneral Women Smoking

Reference document.

TCCC Handbook V5

Reference document.

TCCC Quick Reference Guide

Reference document.

US Army ATP4 02.11 TCCC FirstAid 2026

Reference document.

US Army ATP4 25.13 Casualty Evacuation

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US Army FM21 11 First Aid Soldiers 1957

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US Army FM21 75 Combat Skills Soldier

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US Army FM4 02 Force Health Protection

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US Army FM4 02.1 Combat Health Logistics

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US Army FM4 25 11 First Aid

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US Army FM8 10 Medical Service Theater

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US Army FM8 284 Biological Warfare Casualties

Reference document.

US Army FM8 35 Transportation of Sick Wounded

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US Army FM8 5 Hospitalization Evacuation

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US Army FM8 50 Bandaging Splinting

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US Army FM8 55 Medical Field Manual

Reference document.

US SOF Medical Handbook

Reference document.

Source library (public domain) (31 — tap to expand)

Activated Charcoal: Preparation, Dosing, and Field Use

Activated charcoal is ordinary wood charcoal that has been processed to create millions of microscopic pores, giving it an enormous internal surface…

Building a Medical Medication Stockpile for Off-Grid Living

Over-the-counter medications and fish/veterinary antibiotics (legal to purchase but not for human use in many jurisdictions) are discussed. Build…

Childbirth Complications Quick Reference

Audience: A family member or neighbor attending a birth on an off-grid Texas homestead with no hospital, no OB, and the nearest trained midwife hours…

Comprehensive Burn Treatment: From Minor to Severe

These instructions are for remote situations where no hospital is accessible. Severe burns without proper treatment are life-threatening.

Comprehensive Herbal Medicine for Off-Grid Homesteading

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. Herbal medicines are powerful but not a substitute for professional medical care. If you can reach a…

Dental Emergencies: Managing Tooth Problems Without a Dentist

SEEK PROFESSIONAL DENTAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. Dental infections can spread to the brain or bloodstream, causing serious complications or death. If you…

Diagnostic Physical Exam Without Labs

Audience: An off-grid caregiver in North Texas with no blood tests, no X-rays, no CT scanner, and no lab of any kind. What you have is your eyes,…

Drug Shelf-Life & Stockpile Management

Audience: The person responsible for the household pharmacy on an off-grid property. The goal is to build a medication stockpile that remains…

Emergency Childbirth: Delivery Without Medical Assistance

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. If there is any way to reach a hospital or midwife, do so. These instructions are for situations where…

Emergency Dental Extraction — When There Is No Dentist

Audience: A rural caregiver or homesteader on a 60-acre property with no access to professional dental care, no electricity for high-speed drills,…

Emergency War Surgery 3Rd Us Rev

Public-domain source text.

Emergency War Surgery 5Ed Borden

Public-domain source text.

Field Surgery Principles: Non-Operative Stabilization and When to Operate

Military medicine organizes trauma care around MARCH because the acronym correctly orders interventions by what will kill the patient next.…

Heat and Cold Emergencies in Texas

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. Heat stroke and severe hypothermia are medical emergencies. If you can reach a hospital, do so…

Making Herbal Medicines: Tinctures, Salves, and Preparations

Storage and safety: These preparations can spoil or become contaminated. Follow sanitation practices carefully. When in doubt, discard and remake.

Mental Health Crisis Management in Survival Situations

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH HELP IF AVAILABLE. Serious mental health crises (suicidal ideation, psychosis, severe depression/anxiety) require…

Off-Grid Antibiotic Selection Decision Tree

A realistic off-grid antibiotic stockpile has six to eight drugs. Each one is chosen because it covers a distinct spectrum of pathogens and because…

Pediatric Dosing & Emergency Cards

Audience: An adult on an off-grid Texas homestead who is suddenly responsible for a sick or injured child and whose only reference is this file.…

Pediatric First Aid: Children's Medical Emergencies

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. Children can deteriorate rapidly. If you can reach a hospital or pediatrician, do so immediately. These…

Ranger Medic Handbook 2007

Public-domain source text.

Ranger Medic Handbook 2022

Public-domain source text.

Recognizing and Treating Infections Without Antibiotics

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. Serious infections can progress to sepsis, which causes death in hours. If you can reach a hospital or…

Recognizing Common Illnesses Without Laboratory Tests

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. These diagnostic guidelines are for situations where no doctor is accessible. Without laboratory tests…

Sanitation and Disease Prevention on the Homestead

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. Disease outbreaks can kill. Cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and other waterborne diseases are deadly…

Setting and Treating Broken Bones in Austere Conditions

1. Deformity: Bone is visibly bent, twisted, or not in normal position

Sof Medical Handbook

Public-domain source text.

Sof Medical Handbook 2001

Public-domain source text.

Sof Medical Handbook 2014

Public-domain source text.

Texas Envenomation & Bite Field Guide

Audience: An off-grid caregiver on a 60-acre parcel in North Texas with no ambulance, no hospital, no antivenom. Most victims will live. A small…

Wound Management in Austere Conditions — From Field Dressing to Closure When Help Isn't Coming

Wound management without hospitals, antibiotics, or professional medical oversight requires a different mindset than civilian first aid. In austere…

Wound Suturing and Closure Techniques

SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IF AVAILABLE. These instructions are for austere situations where no doctor is accessible. Improper wound closure can…

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