How To “Lance” A Boil
A “boil” is an abscess that involves the skin. Although boils (also called “furuncles“) refer to skin and subcutaneous tissues, you can… 0
Video: Active Shooter Bleeding Control Kit, Part 2
In part 2 of a series on hemorrhagic wounds incurred in a terror or other active shooter event, Amy Alton, ARNP discusses what… 0
American Survival Radio Debuts
In collaboration with Genesis Communications, Joe and Amy Alton have started a new radio show, American Survival Radio, that branches out from just… 0
Survival Medicine Hour: The New 3 R’s, Ear Infections, 5 Second Rule, More
Given the rash of bombings and shooting in recent years, should first aid 101 be taught in schools and should bleeding control kits… 0
The New 3 R’s: Reading, ‘Riting, Reducing Hemorrhage?
Given the spate of bombings and shootings throughout the world, most recently in Brussels but also in Paris and San Bernardino, we now… 0
Video: Bleeding Control Kit
In her latest video, Nurse Amy shows off her recently designed Bleeding Control Kit for active shooter or terrorist events. Packaged in highly… 0
Video: Mass Casualty Triage, Part 3
Joe Alton, MD’s YouTube series on mass casualty triage ends with a review of the victims he posted in the comments section in… 0
Survival Medicine Hour: Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Antioxidants
Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP are the medical experts for Jack Spirko’s popular Survival Podcast, and today take a question from… 0
Video: Mass Casualty Triage, Part 2
In this part of Joe Alton, MD’s series on Mass Casualty triage, Dr. Bones discusses the RPMs of primary triage, plus the various… 0
Videocast: Rib Fractures, Pneumothorax, Sleep Deprivation
Dr. Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy put on a live videocast every first and third Wednesday of each… 0