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1 | Coronavirus Prep Plan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3 | This is not medical advice and is just my opinion on what to do. Please do as much research as you can and make your own thoughtful decisions, and obviously don't do anything medical without consulting a doctor. Thank you to the many people who have helped so far. I will try to update this document as I learn more - please help me by sending me useful info. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | I have highlighted what I feel are the most important/non-consensus items on this list | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | My overall view is not that there will be an apocalyptic societal breakdown, but that there may be temporary disruptions of normal services as well as a profound shortage of hospital beds. I have heard from medical professionals that the US hospital protocol will be to keep people at home until they show a fever for four days, and then admit them to a hospital. If there is a significant outbreak this will quickly swamp the 950K available hospital beds and 135K ICU beds in the US. Doing the math, if 10% of the public catch Covid-19 at one time and 10% of those require hospitalization, that's already 3 million people (plus all those already using hospital facilities). This plan has the goal of allowing self treatment of family members at home for as long as possible if there is no way to get to a hospital (e.g. Wuhan, people being welded into their apartment buildings). The material here will be useful to keep victims and families as comfortable as possible in a world where hospitalization is not possible (except for acute cases?) and where others are unwilling/unable/unavailable to enter your residence to help you, and you are unable to get services you normally receive at home or can travel to obtain. That having been said, it does appear that early hospital treatment, if available, is desirable. It's very important to get proper treatment early before major lung damage occurs (according to first hand reports) In terms of medical care, the most significant items are the symptom relievers (most or all of which come from China and will be disrupted-in China ibuprofen was only available in hospitals, and in the Netherlands I am told you can't get expectorants and cough suppressants) and the devices to keep someone breathing. My view is that the oxygen generator might be the most useful item on this list, because it mimics the first line treatment (as far as I understand) that you would get in a hospital. If nothing else, buying most or all of the items here will be useful in other situations, and altogether don't cost all that much. My understanding (again, I'm not a doctor) is that lack of oxygen is a major danger of Covid-19. The steps to treat this are to provide a cannula (what we suggest here), then intubation (requires sedation and can only be done in hospital), then direct addition of oxygen to blood ("oxygenation like dialysis"). That's an ICU situation. Hydration is also important (diarrhea can be a symptom) and thus rehydration electrolytes are helpful if you have to self-treat. I hope this list is useful. Stay safe, healthy, and good luck. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | A note on antioxidants: One of the results of my exploration of this topic has been that I have learned a lot about a few dietary supplements that seem to have remarkably positive impact on overall health, as well as being powerful anti-viral agents. The three I've listed here: elderberry/zinc/Vitamin C complex; Quercetin; and N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC); are inexpensive and appear to me to be worth taking daily whether or not we are in a coronavirus crisis. I encourage you to check them out. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Useful Web Links | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Here is a first hand account of first line hospital treatment of a relatively mild coronavirus case. Make sure you have as much of these items (all listed below) as possible. | Account of coronavirus treatment | More severe case: https://nypost.com/2020/02/29/wuhan-man-details-what-it-feels-like-to-have-coronavirus/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | General Coronavirus case counts/fatalities/recoveries | https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | What age groups/sex/risk factors are there for Coronavirus mortality? This link has current info: | https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-age-sex-demographics/?fbclid=IwAR1RAUfuq5d2FnosUtjC3raCHMgfLSv0yD91MpIYEUNEjUVUzCCDOdz-LQE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Continually updating feed of latest info as well as general financial market articles (Note: Often has bearish, non-consensus, anti-establishment, negative, anti-US tone but has been way out in front of coronavirus the whole time) | www.zerohedge.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | This will take your blood pressure down - why most everything we know about Covid-19 as of March 1 is good news | https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1234172256898732032.html?fbclid=IwAR0kFg9brzD78mw0rYbb61gmRhPKjQFFOkhxnne17VfGuEWJkbmrYNDorb0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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14 | Current list of drug shortages | https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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16 | Part I: Easy, inexpensive items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Item | Cost | Why | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Medicine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Advil (ibuprofen) | ~$10 | NOTE-Many people saying use TYLENOL instead of advil. Do your own research | DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Tylenol (acetominophen) | ~$10 | Tylenol appears to be better than Advil - please do your own research on this | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Guanifensen (decongestant) | ~$10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant) | ~$10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Decongestant (sudafed) | Try to keep sinuses clear to avoid having the virus propegate there and drip down into lungs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Neti Pot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Kid sizes if you have kids for all meds | ~$10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Any applicable allergy meds | ~$10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Multi-symptom cold reliever | ~$20 | Easier to take | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Any prescription meds you need. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Antibiotics (harder to get - home treatment of bacterial infections) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Rehydration Salts (treat diarrhea) | ~$20 | Overnight sweats from flu/CV can dehydrate you fast - make sure you stay hydrated and this will help | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Stomach remedies (pepto bismol, antacid) | ~$10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Tamiflu/other antivirals (if you can get them) | Note: Tamiflu is designed for influenza, so unlikely to be effective | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Cough drops/throat analgesic spray | $10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Sleeping aids (if necessary) | $20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Chloraquine - early evidence suggests there may be potential for this anti-malarial drug to have anti-coronavirus impact. Keep checking on this and consider asking for a prescription. Canadian pharmacies might be a good source for this. | "Breakthrough on coronavirus" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32074550 | Where it still works: https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/travelers/country_table/g.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Betadine Sore Throat Gargle or similar - shown to be effective against coronaviruses when still in throat. Use at first sign of sore throat | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986684/ | Gargling with iodine solution or mouthwash is not shown to be effective conclusively but it might help a bit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Dietary Supplements | More Here: | https://www.itsjusttheflu.com/health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Kid and adult multivitamins | $15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Elderberry complex (elderberry/ | $30 | Because of the influence of elderberry on cytokines, best practice may be to take this until you get symptoms. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH ON THIS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | probiotics (chewable for kids) | $20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Vitamin C/D tablets | $10 | Some research shows these two improve cold/flu outcomes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | N-Acetyl Cisteine (shown to reduce flu severity) | $20 | Impressive medical studies show anti-viral, psychological (!) and overall benefits. Take 1200mg daily! | All of these anti-inflammatories look like they are worth taking whether or not coronavirus is an issue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Lactoferrin Capsules (anti viral activity) | Anti-viral activity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Magnesium capsules | $10 | Especially good if doing low carb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | CBD Oil for stress (or other helpful substance) (also anti-inflammatory) | $40 for 1000mg/bottle CBD full spectrum | (I get mine from Plain Jane company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Chaga mushroom powder | Don't know much about this one but have ordered | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Quercetin (in medical trails) | This looks very interesting based on studies as well. Taking one daily. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Coenzyme Q-10 (Coq10) | Looking into this - could be a daily too | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Other Homeopathic Remedy ideas: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Peppermint essential oil for cold compresses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Aloe vera juice for stomach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Bone broth, turmeric capsules (anti inflammatory) | Good no matter what. Try "Brodo" for bone broth delivery if you have one near you | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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54 | Manuka Honey (jar or cough drops | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Echinacea, oscillococcinum, Thieves Essential Oil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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57 | Medical Supplies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Masks | $15 or more each(!) | N95 or higher is ideal - Masks mainly help those who are already infectious to become less so | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Nitrile Gloves | $10 | These come in multiple sizes (and are useful for doing dishes, too) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Hibiclens (red) | $30 | Used by surgeons to clean hands - effective on viruses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Tissues | $30 | Can't have too many of these | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Clorox or other disinfectant wipes | $20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Pulse Oximeter/HR Monitor | <$20 | Worth having to know when you need to go to the hospital. Practice using this until you get reliable readings. I had trouble initially | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 2 second digital thermometer | $15 | Don't forget extra batteries. Mine ran out in 3 days. Practice using to get reliable readings. Don't panic - there's a lot of variance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Denatured Alcohol | More for cleaning and as a solvent than for disinfecting; Kleen-Strip Green is available at Home Depot, is 90%+ ethanol. For use on skin, isopropyl alcohol is the norm (rubbing alcohol) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Vaporizer/humidifier | $15-$75 | https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/g25833785/best-humidifiers/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Bleach for disinfecting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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69 | Toothbrushes/other personal hygeine items | $50 | Have extras bc you don't want to re-infect yourself once you're better | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | hydrogen peroxide | (General disaster prep) | Another disinfectant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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75 | Part II: More expensive items | If you have a case in your home | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Eye protection | Some sort of goggles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | N95/charcoal masks (require cleaning) | Lots of debate on this one. Make your own decision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Hazmat suit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Oxygen Generator(s) with extra cannulas | $300 | This is the first line treatment for more severe cases. Having one (or more) at home gives you a head start on treatment | These are not the prescription O2 from hospitals, but the low end ones on Amazon for $300 or so. They're called Oxygen concentrators. They're obviously not hospital grade but if hospitals are overwhelmed or you cant get to one, you're going to want one of these | |||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Defibrillator (Phillips) | These are available on Amazon for $1200 or so. This may be overkill unless you have a heart condition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Part III: Food/Water Prep | Most of these things are readily available on Costco.com | If you have to self-quarantine (or are forced to do so, as in Wuhan) chosen to be usable no matter what - my kids are already eaiting my "emergency" mac and cheese | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Canned beans (black/red/etc) | A societal breakdown in the US is unlikely, but we see pictures of empty shelves from Milan, Italy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Canned Tuna | Items here will get you through a week or two (or more) in which supermarkets are inaccessible or you cant get to them or get deliveries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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85 | Spices (powdered garlic, latin spices) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 25 lb bag of rice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Mac and Cheese | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Ketchup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Mayonnaise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Canned Corn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Salt and Pepper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Pasta | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Coffee/tea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Powdered milk/creamer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Stock cubes (soup) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Canned tomatoes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Oatmeal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Nuts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Ready made meals (rehydratable freeze dried) (Especially: Mountain House Emergency Food Supply - friends say "delicious!") | $100/5 day supply | Freeze dried food lasts more than 10y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Honey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||