Review of Preppers Medical Handbook

[Shuntel Max]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Preppers Medical Handbook" by William W Forgey.]

---

5 out of 5 stars

---

Share This Review

---

The Prepper’s Medical Handbook by William W. Forgey, M.D. is a credible, detailed handbook that truly aims to help the reader. It covers many scenarios, from heart attacks to venomous bites.

I learned so much from this book and found it incredibly educational.The author is transparent about the book’s limitations, explicitly stating when certain things will need proper medical attention or a more detailed and specialised guidebook. Forgey also cites and directs the reader to other experts, guiding the reader to a place where something more specialised can be found. The procedures mentioned, like the Heimlich maneuver, were detailed with specific instructions and very helpful diagrams. The documentation was helpful, with cross-references to specific pages whenever a topic reappeared. This made my reading experience especially instructional. There was also a detailed table of contents at the beginning of the book. Something I especially loved was the care table at the start of the book that directed the reader to a specific page depending on what kind of issue the reader needed information on. I also liked that subjects were listed using both medical jargon and vernacular descriptions.

When it came to treatments, Forgey included some ingenious solutions, such as using a plastic bag when wrapping is unavailable. The replacement medication section at the end of the book also serves as a great resource for those needing to put the book to use, and Forgey recognises that in a true emergency, some of the medicines he recommends might not be available and plans accordingly. This consideration is present throughout the book.

At some points, I got lost in topics like systolic blood pressure and carotid pulse, but that could just be specific to my ignorance. While the majority of the book was easy to get through, there were some sections I had to stop and look up information for. I also noticed that, when describing scenarios, the author alternated between using male and female pronouns even when talking about the same ‘patient’. I’m unsure why he did so, but it did throw me off. However, those are my only critiques.

Overall, I would rate this book a 5 out of 5. I would recommend it to preppers and anyone wanting a better knowledge of first aid and medical procedures.

******
Preppers Medical Handbook
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon