Sovereignty Module: Heal the Wounded
Heal the Wounded
Complete Health and Medicine: From Prevention to Surgery
Complete Health and Medicine: From Prevention to Surgery
Health knowledge saves more lives than any weapon. This campaign covers hygiene, diagnosis, herbal medicine, wound care, surgery, and disease prevention.
Chapter 1: Hygiene and Disease Prevention
| Practice | Diseases Prevented | Implementation | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand washing (soap + water) | Cholera, dysentery, typhoid, flu | Before eating, after toilet, after animals | #1 (most important) |
| Clean water | Cholera, typhoid, parasites, hepatitis | Boil, filter, or treat all drinking water | #2 |
| Sanitation (latrine) | Cholera, dysentery, parasites, typhoid | Pit latrine 50+ ft from water, downhill | #3 |
| Food safety | Food poisoning, parasites, botulism | Cook thoroughly, store properly, clean prep | #4 |
| Wound care | Infection, sepsis, tetanus, gangrene | Clean immediately, keep clean, watch for infection | #5 |
| Quarantine | All contagious diseases | Isolate sick, separate sleeping, ventilation | #6 |
| Vector control | Malaria, dengue, plague, typhus | Drain standing water, screens, repellents | #7 |
| Dental hygiene | Tooth decay, abscess, heart disease | Brush (twig/cloth), salt rinse, avoid sugar | #8 |
These 8 practices prevent 90%+ of deaths in pre-modern societies. Hygiene alone (hand washing + clean water + sanitation) prevents more death than all medicine combined.
Chapter 2: Diagnosis
| Vital Sign | Normal Range | Concerning | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse (adult) | 60-100 bpm | <50 or >120 | <40 or >150, irregular |
| Breathing (adult) | 12-20/min | <10 or >24 | <8 or >30, labored |
| Temperature | 97.8-99.1°F | >100.4°F (fever) | >104°F or <95°F |
| Skin color | Pink (varies by ethnicity) | Pale, flushed, yellow | Blue (cyanosis), grey |
| Mental status | Alert, oriented | Confused, drowsy | Unresponsive |
| Urine | Clear to light yellow | Dark yellow, cloudy | Red/brown, no output |
| Pupils | Equal, reactive to light | Unequal, sluggish | Fixed, dilated |
Chapter 3: Herbal Medicine
| Condition | Herb | Preparation | Dosage | Evidence Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain/fever | Willow bark (aspirin source) | Tea (boil bark 15 min) | 1 cup 3x daily | Very high |
| Wound infection | Honey (raw, unprocessed) | Apply directly to wound | Cover wound, change daily | Very high |
| Cough/congestion | Thyme | Tea (steep 10 min) | 1 cup 3-4x daily | High |
| Diarrhea | Blackberry root | Tea (boil root 20 min) | 1/2 cup every 2 hours | High |
| Nausea | Ginger | Tea or chew raw | Small amounts frequently | Very high |
| Anxiety/insomnia | Valerian root | Tea (steep 15 min) | 1 cup before bed | High |
| Wound healing | Plantain leaf | Poultice (chew or crush, apply) | Apply fresh, change 2x daily | Moderate |
| Burns | Aloe vera | Gel from leaf, apply directly | Apply as needed | High |
| Urinary infection | Cranberry/juniper | Tea or eat berries | 3-4 cups daily | Moderate |
| Intestinal parasites | Wormwood | Tea (steep, bitter) | Small doses, 3 days | Moderate |
Chapter 4: Wound Care and Surgery
| Wound Type | First Aid | Closure | Infection Signs | When to Worry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut (clean, shallow) | Clean with water, pressure | Butterfly strips or sutures | Redness, swelling, pus, warmth | Red streaks, fever, spreading |
| Cut (deep/dirty) | Irrigate thoroughly, debride | Leave open (pack with honey) | Same as above | Same + loss of function |
| Puncture | Do NOT close, irrigate, watch | Leave open | Deep pain, swelling | Tetanus risk, deep infection |
| Burn (1st degree) | Cool water 10 min, aloe | None (leave open or light cover) | Blistering, oozing | Large area, face/hands/joints |
| Burn (2nd degree) | Cool water, don't pop blisters | Non-stick dressing | Cloudy fluid, increasing pain | Large area, circumferential |
| Fracture | Immobilize (splint), elevate | Splint above and below joint | Increasing pain, swelling | Open fracture, no pulse below |
| Dislocation | Do NOT force back (usually) | Splint in position found | Swelling, loss of function | No pulse below, numbness |
Suturing (if necessary): 1) Clean wound thoroughly (irrigate with boiled water). 2) Sterilize needle and thread (boil 20 min or flame). 3) Use thin thread (silk, nylon, or sinew). 4) Simple interrupted sutures (in 1/4 inch from edge, out 1/4 inch other side). 5) Space 1/4 inch apart. 6) Tie just enough to approximate edges (not tight). 7) Remove in 7-10 days (face 5 days, trunk 10-14 days).
Chapter 5: Emergency Medicine
| Emergency | Signs | Immediate Action | Critical Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe bleeding | Pumping/flowing blood | Direct pressure (15 min continuous), tourniquet if limb | Minutes |
| Choking | Can't speak/breathe, clutching throat | Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) | Minutes |
| Heart attack | Chest pain, arm pain, sweating, nausea | Aspirin (willow bark tea), rest, calm | Hours |
| Stroke | Face droop, arm weakness, speech slurred | Position upright, nothing by mouth | Hours |
| Anaphylaxis | Swelling, hives, difficulty breathing | Epinephrine if available, keep airway open | Minutes |
| Hypothermia | Shivering → confusion → unconsciousness | Remove wet clothes, warm slowly, warm drinks | Hours |
| Heat stroke | Hot dry skin, confusion, >104°F | Cool rapidly (water, shade, fan) | Minutes |
| Drowning | Unconscious, not breathing | CPR (30 compressions : 2 breaths) | Minutes |
Reference Card
- Prevention > treatment (hygiene saves more lives than surgery). 2. Clean wounds immediately (irrigation is the single most important wound care). 3. Honey on wounds (antibacterial, proven for millennia). 4. Willow bark = aspirin (pain, fever, inflammation). 5. Splint fractures (immobilize above and below). 6. Direct pressure stops bleeding (15 minutes, don't peek). 7. Boil water, wash hands, isolate the sick. 8. When in doubt: clean it, rest it, elevate it, watch it closely.
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