Hey, today we’ve invited our old friend Leon Pantenburg of Survival Common Sense to[...]
Wildfires in the American West continue to rage, with September and October expected to be no [...]
HOME IGNITION ZONES Recently, we published an article relating to the wildfires that turn [...]
The American West is again the scene of wildfires this year, as heat waves and low humidity [...]
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CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES In today’s modern world, it’s difficult to avoid exposure to toxic [...]
wildfires (Note: The U.S. isn't the only country to suffer from wildfire damage. Australians [...]
partial thickness burn #360 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST In summer camping or zombie [...]
it's a cruel, cruel summer It's the middle of Summer, and man, it's hot! If you're not careful, [...]
man,it's hot! Summer is here and the Midwest and East is experiencing record high temperatures [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST We don’t often get to report good news these days, but [...]
You may think that preparedness is purely an American passion but there are folks from all over [...]
HOME REMEDIES FOR BURNS Certainly, burns are injuries that can have long-standing consequences [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP are pleased to announce [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Hiking Injuries Anyone who has done any hiking like we have or [...]
VIDEO: TETANUS INFECTIONS Appearance of typical tetanus victim Most of us have dutifully gone [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Many consider a heat wave to be just a time to put an extra [...]
FIREWORKS SAFETY The Rockets' Red Glare It’s the 4th of July, and many proud Americans will [...]
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS Extremes of heat and cold are part and parcel of a long-term survival [...]
VIDEO: VOLCANO PREPAREDNESS? Being prepared certainly increases your chances of surviving and [...]
Can You Prepare For A Volcano? Uh oh... There are a number of disasters, natural or man-made, [...]
second degree burn BURN INJURIES burn injuries Whether caused by a [...]
Survival Medicine Hour #366 Colds vs. Flus Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP, aka Dr. Bones and [...]
Survival Medicine Hour Podcast #365 Lone Wolf? Does the "lone wolf" have an advantage or [...]
Survival Medicine Hour Podcast #364 respiratory tract In this episode of the Survival Medicine[...]
off grid labor and delivery In any long-term survival situation involving a group or community, [...]
California wildfire Every year, wildfires race throughout the western part of the country, [...]
TYPES OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND THEIR EFFECTS Ground Blast with Fireball Given the fragile state [...]
TYPES OF RADIATION FROM NUCLEAR BLASTS radiation meter In my last article, I discussed the [...]
SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR #352 Burn victim of Hiroshima detonation In this episode [...]
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR SAFE SUMMER CAMPING Camping Safety [...]
Fish Sulfa Forte = Bactrim/Septra In survival settings, it’s reasonable to assume [...]
The fire in an Oakland warehouse that was a refuge for artists and a venue for dance parties has[...]
I’ve written quite a bit lately about shooting and terror events, but recent events highlight [...]
Wildfire Safety The West coast has been in the grip of several wildfires that have caused [...]
Wildfire It’s been a very busy year for firefighters, with heat waves, drought, and [...]
Wildfire After experiencing a hellish wildfire season last summer and fall in the U.S., a huge [...]
In survival, getting sleep is important to keep you sharp and make sure that appropriate [...]
What if you were the medic in a long-term survival scenario and came upon an injury [...]
No matter what survival scenario you envision, few come without a real risk of major [...]
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton discuss fireworks [...]
It's the 4th of July, and many proud Americans will be celebrating with fireworks. An unlucky [...]
In this video, Joe Alton, MD, co-author of "the Survival Medicine Handbook", introduces a major [...]
Last time, we discussed the nature of fire and what to do if you were caught in a [...]
We were recently asked by our friend Jeremy Knauf of howtosurviveit.com about possible issues [...]
