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Home, kids, pets, communications, and more, preparedness. Every year around this time, the U.S. can expect storms to menace the East and Gulf coasts. Despite this, many citizens can be caught by surprise when the storm wanders from the projected path. When a storm is coming your way, or even nearby, it is a good idea to do what you can to be safely prepared. Be safe everyone! Hosted by Joseph Alto...

Every year around this time, the U.S. can expect storms to menace the East and Gulf coasts. Despite this, many citizens can be caught by surprise when the storm wanders from the projected path. When a storm is coming your way, or even nearby, it is a good idea to do what you can to be safely prepared. Be safe everyone! Hosted by Joseph Alton, MD. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are f...

No outbreaks of the current Mpox (clade I) have yet been reported in the United States, and it’s unlikely to be a significant medical issue for Americans. However, it is always a good idea to understand diseases if you are going to become your family or community medic in any longterm off grid scenario. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not m...

Skin is the body’s armor. When it’s breached, microbes can invade and cause infections. Proper wound care is essential to keeping the injury healing normally. Learn about the signs and symptoms of wound infections, prevention and wound care with Joseph Alton, MD. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not meant to replace medical advice by your pr...

Bites from mosquitoes can transmit a number of serious diseases, one of which is the West Nile virus. West Nile is in the flavivirus family and cases have been reported this year in states are far apart as South Dakota, Connecticut, Texas, and Colorado and is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the continental United States. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertai...

Tropical diseases are on the rise in the United States and worldwide, including the mosquito-borne “dengue fever.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised healthcare providers nationwide to be on the lookout for symptomatic cases. Although many Americans have a history of having recently traveled abroad, dengue is now thought to also be spreading locally. (Disclaimer: Informat...

Part 2. Accidents happen everyday. Having the knowledge to control massive extremity bleeding is life-saving. Learn how to stop bleeding and the principles of hemorrhage control, tourniquet use and how to safely remove a tourniquet, plus more! One of the most important tools for emergency hemorrhage control is the tourniquet. Not having one in your medical kit can lead to a tragic outcome. See Par...

Accidents happen everyday. Having the knowledge to control massive extremity bleeding is life-saving. Learn how to stop bleeding and the principles of hemorrhage control, tourniquet use and how to safely remove a tourniquet, plus more! One of the most important tools for emergency hemorrhage control is the tourniquet. Not having one in your medical kit can lead to a tragic outcome. See Part 2: htt...

Traumatic injuries occur in the tens of millions every year. These don't always (hardly ever) occur right outside of a hospital. You may need to evaluate a wound, stop bleeding and possibly care for the injury until it heals, depending on the type of wound and availability of modern medicine. Dr. Alton describes the different types of wounds and the process of healing. Future videos will deta...

Frostbite usually occurs in the extremities, but sometimes affects areas like the ears and nose. In superficial frostbite, clear blisters may form in the damaged area as the patient recovers. In deep frostbite, they’ll likely be filled with blood, and skin may appear bruised, blue, or otherwise discolored. Dr. Alton reviews signs, symptoms, treatments and prevention of frostbite and immersion foot...

Traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) usually occur from a sudden impact to the head. Concussions are the most common type of TBI. Headache is actually the most commonly seen symptom and may occur on-and-off for days afterwards. Do you keep the victim awake for many hours or wake them frequently? Dr. Alton explains techniques used to triage and treat concussions when help is not on the way and you ar...

It finally happened. In the recent past, the FDA has removed accessibility without a prescription to many drugs, mostly for food-producing livestock. But now, the animal products referenced in the December 2023 FDA warning letters (see link below), sent to Chewy and others to cease selling, are marketed and labeled for aquarium fish and pet birds. The products affected by the FDA warning are not,...

More bad news on the drug front: A common livestock sedative, Xylazine, street name "tranq" has made its way into other dangerous drugs like fentanyl. Xylazine is not an opioid. Fentanyl and Xylazine are detailed in this video. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not meant to replace medical advice by your provider. The practice of me...

The Fentanyl crisis in New York City has gotten so bad that all residents have been asked to carry Naloxone, brand name Narcan®, on their person. Overdoses, with even small exposures on skin, can cause respiratory failure, and face it, without oxygen, your brain can only survive for a few minutes. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not meant t...

Sudafed PE vs pseudoephedrine. During cold and flu seasons, families stock up on medications in preparation. You may have been buying OTC drugs that contain phenylephrine (aka Sudafed PE) for years, lets talk about what studies have been saying (nothing good!) about this medication as long as 15 years ago. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are no...

We always use “brand-name” items because it was important in terms of reliability, especially for potential life-savers like tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, and compression bandages. Aside from field case reports, however, we had little data to support our opinion that brand name (and quality) items vs cheaper fakes are important. Now, a study in The Journal of Special Ops Medicine (JSOM) compa...

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects and is carried by a certain type of mosquito, which then infects humans through bites. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of malaria, just as it’s important to diagnose any disease early in the process. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our videos are for entertainment purposes only and are...

Learn how to close skin with a horizontal mattress and a figure of eight suture technique with Joe Alton, M.D. A pig's foot closely resembles to feel of human skin and is a good template for practicing your skills. Any needle holder, including needle nose pliers, a 1/2 circle sewing needle and sewing thread can be used for practice. To learn more about safety measures, including when NOT to s...

Sleep deprivation is a pretty serious issue: Some researchers believe that it can carry a mortality risk approaching that of cigarettes or heart disease. Dr. Alton explains "sleep hygiene" and how it might help you get a better nights sleep. The CDC estimates that up to 50-70 million Americans suffer from some kind of sleep disorder. In the aftermath of a major disaster, you can imagine...

Learn how to close skin with a vertical mattress suture technique with Joe Alton, M.D. A pig's foot closely resembles to feel of human skin and is a good template for practicing your skills. Any needle holder, including needle nose pliers, a 1/2 circle sewing needle and sewing thread can be used for practice. To learn more about safety measures, including when NOT to suture (!!!), which can b...

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Learn how to close skin with a simple running, aka continuous, suture technique with Joe Alton, M.D. A pig's foot closely resembles to feel of human skin and is a good template for practicing your skills. Any needle holder, including needle nose pliers, a 1/2 circle sewing needle and sewing thread can be used for practice. To learn more about safety measures, including when NOT to suture (!!!...

PTSD is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which there was serious physical harm or threat. PTSD is a lasting consequence of traumatic ordeals that cause intense fear, horror, and helplessness, it’s been described as a nightmare that comes when you’re awake. Learn about PTSD symptoms, signs, available treatments and m...

Depression is more common during and after a major life event. Traumatic experiences can cause depression and even PTSD, which Dr. Joseph Alton discusses in another video in this Mental Health Survival Series. If the grid goes down long enough many people will respond by becoming depressed and you, survival medic, will encounter this issue frequently. As a matter of fact, much more frequently than...

Nervousness, fast heart rate and more symptoms can be the symptoms of anxiety. In the US, almost twenty percent of the population has problems with anxiety, which is defined as feelings of apprehension, nervousness, and unease. Can you imagine the rates in a longterm survival scenario! Watch this first video in a series on mental health issues with Dr. Alton. (Disclaimer: Information shared in our...