"The Government is planning solicitations for immediate coronavirus response needs, as well as making assessments for longer term needs, likely up to 5 years, for these PPE items"
The expected 5 year run time of this COVID-19 pandemic is likely based on the time for the Surviving Human Population to achieve full immunity to this specific variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If this coronavirus mutates and evolves like the Common Cold Coronavirus we may face "Killer Colds" for much longer.
Our Risk Mitigation Actions:
Given that this Coronavirus outbreak will lead to heavy use of telemedicine we've added the following invaluable items to our purchase list:
1) Blood Oxygen Monitor
This may be the single most important item as it may indicate the severity of the lung infection and help differentiate between the Flu and Coronavirus, and a potential quarantine trip.
This may be the single most important item as it may indicate the severity of the lung infection and help differentiate between the Flu and Coronavirus, and a potential quarantine trip.
2) Blood Pressure Cuff
https://amzn.to/2v1eOYV
Other items in our Risk Mitigation Matrix:
(1) For emergency and portable decontamination we are using PDI Prevantics skin wipes containing 3.15% chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (or similar products)
PDI Prevantics is both rapid and persistent for hours in its viricide capability
Skin Wipes 3% Chlorhexidine 70% Alcohol
https://amzn.to/38kbPsQ
(2) We are actively using Hibiclens 4% Chlorhexidine surgical scrub as a full strength lotion applied to the hands as a persistent long duration viricide. The Hibiclens Gallon Jug Refill is more cost effective, but we may also substitute the significantly less expensive and slightly weaker 2% veterinarian chlorhexidine soaps as conditions and shortages unfold. 2% is the minimum strength we would use.
Hibiclens Foaming Hand Pump 4oz
https://amzn.to/37bRnsJ
Hibiclens Foaming Hand Pump 16oz
https://amzn.to/39n3Tah
Hibiclens Gallon Jug
https://amzn.to/39pbw06
Chlorhexidine 2%
https://amzn.to/2Sht60d
(3) We are using Germ-X Advanced 70% Ethanol hand sanitizer, as an inexpensive but very effective quick acting yet unfortunately short lived viricide.
GERM- X Advanced Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol
https://amzn.to/378qXYY
(4) We are also using Lysol-to-go 1 oz spray cans to disinfect shopping carts handles, public restrooms, etc.
Lysol-to-go 1oz Disinfectant Spray
https://amzn.to/2vhCo3p
5) Garbage bags:
Don't expect the garbage trucks to roll regularly during a quarantine. Don't be caught short of garbage bags
Amazon Garbage Bag Link
https://amzn.to/2S4rKFQ
6) Toilet Paper
Toilet Paper will run out, and you don't want to be out in public looking and fighting for it.
Amazon Toilet Paper Link
https://amzn.to/387NJBr
7) Small Gas Cans
Unlike China, most Americans have to drive to get supplies. Don't expect gas stations to be open, and expect the ones that are open to be crowded. That last thing you want to do is increase your coronavirus exposure chances by making unnecessary gasoline stops.
Unfortunately, most modern American gas cans are now dangerous as all heck thanks to California and their friends in the Federal Government. Metal cans are preferable over plastic, and if it doesn't have a long nozzle (preferably flexible) you wont be able to use it to fill your cars gas tank.
NOTE: Several States require gasoline cans to be red and to say gasoline on them. Where possible the use of 100% gasoline is preferable to 10% Ethanol formulations for storage purposes.
Red Metal 10L
https://amzn.to/2H29ruY
Red Metal 20L
https://amzn.to/38h01aZ
Red Plastic 2 Gallon
https://amzn.to/2vYFp95
Red Plastic Flexible Nozzle 5 Gallon
https://amzn.to/2veYNxW
Green Explosafe Gas Can 5L (there is no safer way to transport or store fuel)
https://amzn.to/2vtpLC4
Outside of America, we prefer Valpro / Wavian Explo-Safe gas cans.
https://pissinontheroses.blogspot.com/2020/02/quarantine-supplies-you-wont-realize.html
Fuel Stabilizer:
Gas does not have a long shelf life, especially in plastic gas cans.
STA-BIL MARINE FORMULA ETHANOL TREATMENT 8 OZ
https://amzn.to/2H3ecUY
8) Car Parts and More
Almost all car parts and maintenance items are made in China, those factories are already closed. With an outbreak in the USA expect car dealerships and local garages to be shutdown for lack of parts and for fear of being infected.
We bought everything we thought we might need through FALL of 2020
https://amzn.to/3biqqqM
Many of these items may yet still be available at your local stores.
If you buy through any of the Amazon links, we will get a commission. We did NOT include links to purchase cough medicine based on reports that China was tracking who purchased cough medicine and such tracking might be expected in the USA.
Our Amazon Link
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Source Links and Data:
CDC Wants You To Tie A T-Shirt Over Your Face (NOT A JOKE)
CDC Contracting With Poison Control Centers and 2-1-1 to Create Public 'Phone-In' Bird Flu Triage Centers
CDC Contracting With Poison Control Centers and 2-1-1 to Create Public 'Phone-In' Bird Flu Triage Centers
A friend asked. Do you need to go to the hospital if you think you have it? This is my reply...
ReplyDeleteI think if you are in an area that has a major outbreak you call your doctor and/or hospital to make that decision. The more information you can give them the better they can help you decide to stay home or go to the hospital.
You need to give them some vital signs if you can.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/vital-signs-body-temperature-pulse-rate-respiration-rate-blood-pressure
1. Take your temperature, (get thermometers that you don’t share with family members, disposable, the ones you stick on the forehead or each person has there own, would be better than using those paper sleeves.
2. What is respiration? 12-16 breaths per minute is normal for an adult.
3. Take your blood pressure, get an auto reading blood pressure cuff.
4. Pulse and your Oxygen Level, get one of those things you clip on your finger that tells oxygen level and pulse, they are cheap, watch the video below. If your oxygen is low something is seriously wrong ie your lungs are filling with fluid, and you need to be in the hospital to prevent it from getting worse. https://youtu.be/YyMiSUfZtyU
If you can stay home have medicines on hand to help with the symptoms.
Cough, diarrhea, pain, fever, dehydration/electrolytes. Get meds that deal with those things. You need food too to stay home that long.
If you live with other people figure out how not to give them the virus. Isolation, separate bathrooms, protective gear, eyes, masks, etc. Lots of “prepper” sites have info. on ideas for that.