Survival Medicine

In the this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, our hosts discuss what you would do with a fractured bone off the grid or after a disaster where modern medicine is just not an option. Dr. Alton's take on the subject might shock modern medical professionals, but you have to do what you can, with what you have, where you are, in tough times. Topics including placing a cast, open fractures, re-aligning bones (known as "reductions") and more. Also, the Altons talk about what to do when you're outdoors and surrounded by poison plants like poison ivy, oak, and sumac. How to identify plants, diagnose and treat the rash, plus natural remedies that might help. All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton! Hey, do us a big favor and follow us on twitter @preppershow Facebook: Doom and Bloom or join our group at Survival Medicine Dr Bones Nurse Amy YouTube at DrBonesNurseAmy

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, discuss the controversial non-ban of a natural pain reliever, Kratom, the only non-opiate that seems to give major benefits to many, as evidenced by numerous YouTube testimonials. Also, bears love the summer, and they'd love to stay out of your way. If they don't, however, it can mean trouble for both you and the bear. Here's some safety tips from Dr. Alton, whose home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is home to many a black bear. Also, the medic in survival scenarios may have to deal with gunshot wounds, but he/she's more likely to deal with common infections, like those that affect the urinary tract. Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent UTIs, which can travel to the kidneys, and eventually become life-threatening if not treated. All this and more on The Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP! Follow us on twitter @preppershow Youtube: drbones nurseamy Facebook: Doom and Bloom(tm)

In this episode of the The Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, and Amy Alton, ARNP, aka Nurse Amy, discusses how to make those summer outdoor outings with your family, as well as off-grid survival scenarios, safer for all involved. To make a wilderness experience memorable (in a good way), you'll need to know what factors will make the environment friendly or not-so-friendly, with injuries as the end result. Amy and Joe tell you what you need to bring in your medical kit. One thing you might not bring is that old snake bite kit! Dr. Bones talks about current thinking regarding the old standard, and what to do if you have a group member suffer a venomous snake bite when modern facilities are not an option. All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Hour with the Altons! Do us a huge favor and.... Follow us on Twitter @Preppershow FAcebook at Doom and Bloom YouTube at DrBones NurseAmy Instagram at DoomandBloomMedical

In this episode of The Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, discuss the Wilderness Medical Society's special edition on combat casualty care guidelines applied to survival settings, where they coincide and where they diverge. Also, some basics on an important part of wound care, wound debridement, the removal of dead skin from a healing open wound. Also, more on the different types of shock, and what to do if you have to treat someone deteriorating rapidly from one of the various types. All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Hour with JOe Alton MD, and Amy Alton ARNP!

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, tackles a number of tough topics like, what can you put in an open wound to prevent and treat infection if a disaster happens and all you have is household items? Here's how to use bleach and baking soda to make Dakin's solution, used for over 100 years to prevent death from infected wounds. Also, Nurse Amy discusses the uses of garlic, it's not just for cooking! It's got great antibiotic properties and more... Plus, there are a variety of types of shock, and we're not talking about the emotional kinds. Dr. Bones discusses hypovolemic, hemorrhagic, and cardiogenic shock in this ongoing series about dealing with a life-threatening event. Finally, Joe Alton MD answers a question for the Survival Podcast's expert council about whether the HPV exam is worthwhile to give to preteens. Find out more about this virus and the controversy surrounding it. All this and more on the Survival Medicine Hour!   Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe and Amy Alton

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton discuss the alternative to lidocaine for local anesthesia: injectable benadryl (diphenhydramine). The pros and cons and its potential use in survival scenarios are explored. Also, dental issues will be a major problem for the medic in any long-term event; Dr. Bones talks about tooth abscesses and how they might be life-threatening if ignored in off-grid settings. Lastly, a discussion of the different pathogens that cause disease with Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones. All this and more on the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton!   Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad!   follow us on twitter @preppershow follow us on facebook@survivalmedicine drbones nurseamy follow us on YouTube drbones nurseamy

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, welcome Glen Martin, owner and founder of the 50-show strong Preppers Broadcasting Network to talk about his journey and to discuss his new book on Amazon, Prepper's Survival Navigation. One way to put your health in jeopardy is not knowing where the heck you are, so listen in as Amy finds out secrets on how to stay grounded and pointed in the right direction in the wilderness. Also, a question about thyroid problems with the Expert Council with Jack Spirko, with Joe Alton MD answering questions about what to do about thyroid issues in survival scenarios. All this and more on the Survival Medicine Hour! follow us on twitter @preppershow follow us on YouTube @drbones nurseamy

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, the topic is shock: What types there are, the stages of shock, the signs and symptoms of shock, and a  lot more that you might need to know in times of trouble. Also Dr.Bones discusses some examples of victims you might encounter in a mass casualty incident, plus the 30-2-Can Do paradigm for telling priority of need for immediate care. Also, Nurse Amy spends some time talking about what plants in your garden can give you some relief from disease-transmitting mosquitoes this summer. All this and more from our show, remotely broadcast this week from Boston, Massachusetts while on the way to the Mother Earth News Fair event in Burlington, Vermont! Joe and Amy Alton     Follow us on twitter: @preppershow YouTube: DrBones NurseAmy Facebook: Doom and Bloom

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton discuss small injuries like those to the nail bed, and large, massive injuries like those seen in mass casualty events. Plus, what are the factors to consider before deciding to close a wound. Find out in this week's Survival Medicine Hour with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy!

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, discuss how to deal with various eye issues that can confront a medic in an off-grid survival setting, plus, some basics on how to deal with broken bones. Also, Dr. Bones answers a question from Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast Expert Council, of which he's a member, regarding the potential for use in survival scenarios of TENS units. All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Hour! Follow us on twitter @preppershow YouTube at DrBones NurseAmy Facebook at Doom and Bloom(tm) Thanks,   Joe and Amy