Category Archives: Hypothermia/Cold Exposure

Survival Medicine Podcast: RussianPlague, Kratom, Nicotine, Nor’Easters

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy[Read More]

Nor’easters

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

Video: Avalanche Survival

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

Video: Falls Through The Ice, Parts 1 & 2

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

Falls Through Ice

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Dislocations, Frostbite, Fall Injuries, Vision Defects, Sprain vs Fracture, More

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

Frostbite And Immersion Foot

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

Blizzards: Stuck On The Road

Winter storms aren’t uncommon in the U.S., and many of the fatalities that occur from[Read More]

Blizzards: When The Power Goes Out

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

Hypothermia Emergencies In Dogs

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

Survival Medicine Podcast Now On YouTube, Spreaker

Looks like BlogTalkRadio is closing its doors, so we have added Spreaker to your options[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hypothermia, “Rabbit Fever,” Vehicular Terror, Biochar, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton[Read More]

All About Hypothermia, Pt. 2: Stranded In The Cold!

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

All About Hypothermia, Pt.1

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

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hypothermia, Pest Infestations, Respiratory Infections

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton discuss[Read More]

Video: Cold Weather and Hypothermia

  It probably seems to everyone that I bring up hypothermia every winter; well, everybody’s[Read More]

Winter Car Preparedness

A “bomb cyclone,” a massive Winter storm, is predicted to be imminent in part of[Read More]

Video: What You Should Know About Hypothermia

It seems like I talk about hypothermia every winter, and it’s for good reason. Life-threatening[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Medical Corruption, Frostbite, Clove Oil, More

In this topic-filled podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton discuss corruption in[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Cold Water Safety, Wound Infections, Gloves, Nursing Care, Pt.2

Well, we survived our first cold wave of the year down here in South Florida,[Read More]

Video: Hypothermia

Winter is coming and, if you’re not ready for it, you have made it your[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Hypothermia, Off-Grid Nursing, Pt. 1

he environment plays a large role in your success as medic in survival settings. If[Read More]

Dealing With General Hypothermia

Recently, Backwoods Survival Guide was kind enough to publish my article on cold water safety.[Read More]

Hypothermia in Austere Settings

As we head into the colder part of the year, I thought I’d talk about[Read More]

#352 Survival Medicine Hour: Lancing Boils, GI home remedies, Camping Safety

#352 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST The school year has ended, and families are planning this[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Mumps, Expiration Dates, OTC Drugs, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Sometimes, diseases that are rare today pop up unexpectedly, such as[Read More]

Hypothermia In Dogs

HYPOTHERMIA IN DOGS (Note: I get a lot of questions about dog medical issues, but[Read More]

Hypothermia In March?

HYPOTHERMIA  When March comes along, you might think that Spring has sprung. But old man[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Hypothermia, Winter Strandings, Avalanches, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST This week, Winter Storm Gia, they’ve been naming them for a[Read More]

Bioscarf Review

THE BIOSCARF: A REVIEW Every year Joe and I try to visit my daughter in[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Influenza, Epi-pens, Falls Through the Ice, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Infectious disease is of major concern in good times or bad,[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Cold Weather Issues On The Trail, In The Car, At Home

It’s January, and bitter cold has already engulfed much of North America, with heavy snowfall[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Ortho Injuries, Lost at Sea, Pt.1, Antiseptics, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST #350 In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, hosts Joe[Read More]

Survival Strategies for Safe Summer Camping

SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR SAFE SUMMER CAMPING Camping Safety The kids are out of school, the[Read More]

Blizzard Safety Tips

 I find myself a little surprised to be writing about blizzard survival with Spring just[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Protest Survival, Capsizing, Allergies, Pt.1

The Survival Medicine Hour with your hosts Joe Alton, MD aka Dr. Bones and Amy[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Hypothermia Pt. 3, Frostbite, Winter Hazards

The Survival Medicine Hour with Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones and Amy Alton, ARNP,[Read More]

Car Survival in Winter

It’s predicted to be another harsh winter and, for most in the U.S., this means[Read More]

Dang, It’s Cold! Treating and Preventing Hypothermia

This winter has already seen deadly cold snaps where people have found themselves at the[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Hypothermia, Pt. 2, Avalanches, Blizzard Survival

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton: Bees are[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Hypothermia, Nightclub Terror

It’s January, and a cold blast from the North is hitting parts of the Deep[Read More]

Lost at Sea, Part 2

In our last article, we discussed the case of a man who was stranded at[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Antibiotics, Winter Car Survival, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour with Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones (Amy[Read More]

Winter Car Survival Tips

It’s predicted to be a harsh winter and, for most in the U.S., this means[Read More]

Video: Hypothermia

In his latest video on YouTube, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, discusses prevention and[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Hypothermia and more

In this episode of the Doom and Bloom(tm) Survival Medicine Hour, Dr. Bones and Nurse[Read More]

Winter Car Survival Tips

It’s been incredibly frigid in parts of the U.S. and Canada this year, and it’s[Read More]

Surviving in Cold Water

It’s winter, and mishaps can occur that lead us to a discussion about surviving in[Read More]

Frostbite and Immersion (Trench) Foot

Exposure to cold may lead to injuries such as Frostbite and Immersion (Trench) Foot. The[Read More]

Cold Weather Preparedness

It looks like another harsh winter, with ice storms and blizzards already carpeting much of[Read More]

BRR! HYPOTHERMIA!

In the dead of winter, we’re able to stay inside and turn up the heat[Read More]

Cold Water Safety

We’re heading into winter, and the inability to stay dry in cold weather can cause[Read More]