Cold-related illness and injury | Doom and Bloom Medical/Alton First Aid

When you hear grizzled New England fishermen talk about the storm of the century, they’re[Read More]

28
Sep

Snowpacks can get unstable in late winter, so, In response to the recent avalanche events,[Read More]

02
Mar

In these two short companion videos to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton steps before[Read More]

23
Feb

Winter is still with us, and one of many risks of backcountry hiking or skiing[Read More]

19
Feb

Well, the groundhog recently said we’ve got a few more weeks of winter, so today[Read More]

15
Feb

In this wide-ranging episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy[Read More]

09
Feb

superficial frostbite after rewarming Winter this year has been harsh in many areas, and there’s[Read More]

30
Jan

Blizzards are extreme winter storms characterized by cold temperatures, heavy snow, poor visibility, and, often,[Read More]

23
Jan

Winter is here, but down in sunny Florida, it’s easy to get complacent about cold-related[Read More]

01
Jan

(Note: I get a lot of questions about dog medical issues, but I’m not a[Read More]

02
Dec

I’ve often said that those who fail to prepare for the environment in which[Read More]

14
Dec

Winter is coming, and many places have already begun to experience their share of cold[Read More]

10
Dec

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton tells you all about[Read More]

19
Feb

February 14, 2024

In a recent video, I discussed what happens when your body is exposed to extreme[Read More]