Category Archives: YouTube video channel

Video: Mudslide Warnings And Survival

In this companion video that updates a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the survivability[Read More]

Video: Cyclospora Parasites In Produce

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts on[Read More]

Video: Dental Preparedness, Pt. 1

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the importance of[Read More]

Video: Why Medical Preparedness?

  Over the years, we’ve put out so much content on different individual issues that[Read More]

Video: Flood Survival

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts and[Read More]

Video Podcast: Civil Unrest, Invasive Species, Agroterror, More

  In this special video version of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and[Read More]

Video: Colonoscopy Experience

Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract is always a matter of concern. When Nurse Amy experienced[Read More]

Video Podcast: Ballistic Trauma, Body Armor, More

In this companion video to a recent audio podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner[Read More]

Video: Hantavirus And The Hackmans

We’ve all heard about the strange end of actor Gene Hackman and his wife: The[Read More]

YouTube Video: Survival Medicine Podcast

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

Video: Amy’s New “Pet and Parent” Kit

Nurse Amy and I, in collaboration with First Aid Phil and Preparedness Patti, have designed[Read More]

Video: Hurricane Safety Strategies, Pt. 2

In the second part of this 2-part video series, medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe Alton[Read More]

Video: Hurricane Safety Strategies, Pt. 1

Dr. Joe Alton turns to a timely topic he’s written about a lot in the[Read More]

Video: Monkeypox (Mpox) Update

n this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton updates you on the[Read More]

VIDEO: How Wounds Heal

Traumatic injuries occur in the tens of millions every year. These don’t always (hardly ever,[Read More]

Video: All About Fentanyl and “TranQ

  In this companion video for a couple of previous articles, Dr. Joe Alton discusses[Read More]

Video: Horizontal Mattress And Figure-Of-Eight Sutures

In this part of his series on suture wound closures, Dr. Joe Alton discusses and[Read More]

Video: Mental Health In Survival, Pt. 2: Depression

Depression is more common during and after a major life event, and I think you’ll[Read More]

Video: Mental Health In Survival, Pt. 1: Anxiety

Many in the preparedness community believe that the group medic should be ready to deal[Read More]

Video: Chemical Emergencies

  The news has been full of events related to chemical emergencies, including derailment, factory[Read More]

Video: Tornado Survival

With Spring just starting and deadly tornadoes hitting Mississippi, Arkansas, and elsewhere, I’ve decided to[Read More]

Video: Community Vs. Individual Survival

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the consequences of[Read More]

Video: The “Medium-Sized” Survival Medical Kit

In this video, Nurse Amy demonstrates what a medium-sized medical kit for the family medic[Read More]

Christmas Video: The Tale Of The Emerald Lizard

On Christmas Eve, we take a short break from medical preparedness videos to bring you[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]

Video: Future of Fish Antibiotics In Survival

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses changes in regulations[Read More]

Video: Multiple Casualty Kits with Nurse Amy

In an active shooter or similar event in a workplace, church, or other location, you[Read More]

Video: Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Doctor visits can be stressful, and you’ll often be asked to take this medicine or[Read More]

Video: Should We Censor Doctors?

In this video, Joe Alton, MD notes with concern the passage of California bill AB-2098[Read More]

Video: Constipation

In the video companion to a previous article, Nurse Amy takes the reins to give[Read More]

Video: Minor Wound Care

From a simple cut to burns, any damage to skin is akin to a hole[Read More]

Video: Eye Trauma Emergencies

In survival settings, it’s important to enforce the use of eye protection when doing at-risk[Read More]

Video: Safe Camping Tips

In this video, Dr. Joe Alton notes the ending of the school year and the[Read More]

Video: Stab Wounds

In this companion video to a recent article, physician and medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe[Read More]

Video: Nuclear Blasts

With nuclear weapons in the hands of rogue powers, it’s possible that we are closer[Read More]

Video: Eye Trauma and Other Issues

In survival scenarios, the sense that will be the biggest determinant of your chances of[Read More]

Video: The Broken Nose

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses strategies for the[Read More]

Video: Nosebleeds Off The Grid

Everyone gets nosebleeds at one point or another. With any luck, minimal bleeding is all[Read More]

Video: All About Strokes

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dave ( “Wolf”) Stutts, a great[Read More]

Survival Gardening: Sweet Potatoes

You might not know that both Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy graduated from the state[Read More]

Survival Medicine Video Podcast #7

This video version of the Survival Medicine Podcast cover anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other issues[Read More]

Video: Unboxing The 4th Edition

Video: Unboxing The 4th Edition A strange package arrived at our house yesterday, which prompted[Read More]

Video: Medical Gloves With Demo

We’ve talked a lot on this channel about face masks, how to properly fit, place,[Read More]

Video: Pneumonia

In this video, Dr. Joe Alton discusses pneumonia, a lower respiratory infection that can be[Read More]

Video Podcast: Thyroid Issues

In this video version of the Survival Medicine podcast, Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]

Video Podcast: Expiration Dates, Drug Storage

Since 1979, drug companies have been mandated to place expiration dates on their products, but[Read More]

Video Podcast #2

In this second experimental video podcast, medical preparedness advocate Joe Alton MD, aka “Dr. Bones”,[Read More]

Video: Lightning Safety

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses lightning (and thunder),[Read More]

Video: How To Staple Skin

The old saying goes: “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”. Well, there’s[Read More]

Video: Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19

Vitamin D deficiency is seen in 42% of Americans, and the worse it is, the[Read More]

Video: Pandemic Waves

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton explains pandemic waves in[Read More]

Video: The Spanish Flu

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton recounts the history of[Read More]

Video: COVID-Fatigue, Waves, and Age

In this video companion to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts on[Read More]

Video: Safety In Riot Settings

As Free Speech advocates, we support the people’s right to protest and make their opinions[Read More]

Video: Remdesivir in COVID-19

The race to find an effective treatment against COVID-19 is in full swing, and the[Read More]

Video: When Hand Washing Was Controversial

In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses a time when[Read More]

Video: Post-Pandemic Predictions

In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton MD gives some thoughts on[Read More]

Video: Coronavirus 2019-nCoV: Preventing Infection

Video: Strategies to avoid infection with 2019-nCoV The coronavirus outbreak in China has spread to[Read More]

Video: Tampons As Bandages

TACTICAL TAMPONS? In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton MD gives his[Read More]

Video: Animal Bites, Pt. 3: Treatment

Whether you’re bitten by a mouse or a mountain lion, you need to know how[Read More]

Video: Animal Bites, Pt.2: Wildlife

Last video we talked about dog and cat bites. In today’s short video we’ll talk[Read More]

Video: Hot Weather Safety Tips

It’s the middle of Summer, and man, it’s hot! If you’re not careful, you could[Read More]

Video: Dangerous Consequences of Heat Waves

In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton MD discusses the recent heat[Read More]

Video: Are You Medically Prepared For The Long Term?

You can know first aid and you can have some medical supplies, but are you[Read More]

Video: All About CBD Oil

VIDEO: All About CBD Oil In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton[Read More]

VIDEO: Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease

VIDEO: KISSING BUGS AND CHAGAS DISEASE In this video companion to a previous article, Joe[Read More]

Video: Which Antibiotics?

VIDEO: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS TO HAVE IN SURVIVAL SETTINGS If a disaster throws you off the[Read More]

Video: Asthma in Survival, part 3: Natural Remedies

ASTHMA IN SURVIVAL, PART 3: NATURAL REMEDIES Last video, we talked about asthma, which is[Read More]

Video: How To Perform A Neuro Exam

The medic for a survival group needs to be able to stop a wound from[Read More]

Video: A Short History Of Microbes

VIDEO: A SHORT HISTORY OF GERMS In this video, Joe Alton MD discusses a short[Read More]

VIDEO: All About Tick Bites

ALL ABOUT TICK BITES Backcountry hikes are a great way to commune with nature, but[Read More]

Video: Mudslide Survival

Video: Mudslide Survival Snowmelt and Spring rains can saturate the ground and destabilize the substrate,[Read More]

Video: Fire/Cooking Supplies For Disasters

VIDEO: Fire/Cooking Disaster Supplies Amy Alton ARNP asks: What should you have in your disaster[Read More]

Video: Adding Natural Remedies to First Aid Kits

If you’re putting together a solid first aid kit, you have to decide if that[Read More]

Video: Waters Filters and Storage

VIDEO: WATER FILTERS AND STORAGE OPTIONS (with Nurse Amy!) Humans are made mostly of water,[Read More]

Video: Influenza

Influenza On and Off The Grid Video In this video, Joe Alton MD discuss everything[Read More]

Video: Using a SteriPen

Learning how to make water safe to drink is important in any backcountry or disaster[Read More]

Video: Is It Time To Teach First Aid In Schools?

Given the history of violence in our schools and churches lately, it’s become clear that[Read More]

Video: 10 Critical Principles of Tourniquet Use

Video: 10 Critical Principles of Tourniquet Use In this video, Nurse Amy steps in front[Read More]

Video: Making Dakin’s Solution, Part 2

Video: Making Dakin’s Solution, Pt. 2 In this video (part 2 of 2), Amy Alton[Read More]

Video: Making Dakin’s Solution, Part 1

Video: Making Dakin’s Solution for Wound Care, pt. 1 In this video, Joe Alton MD[Read More]

Video: Dental Abscesses

In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, discusses[Read More]

Video: Using Plants for Natural Mosquito Control

Video: Natural Mosquito Control Summer is upon us, and mosquitoes are part and parcel of[Read More]

Video: Gallbladder Issues in Austere Settings

Video: Gallbladder Disease In this video, Joe Alton MD, aka Dr. Bones, discusses all you[Read More]

Video: Azithromycin as Survival Antibiotic

AZITHROMYCIN AS SURVIVAL ANTIBIOTIC One of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics is Azithromycin, known in[Read More]

Video: Rodent-Proofing A Shelter

Sanitation is an important factor in staying healthy in rural homesteads and survival scenarios, and[Read More]

Video: Sulfa Drugs in Survival

Without antibiotics in your medical kit, there will be deaths in survival scenarios that could[Read More]

Video: Understanding Allergies

In this video, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, discusses the issue of allergies, their[Read More]

Video: Hurricane Tips (With Winds in the Background)

In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton, MD goes into his own[Read More]

Video: The OODA Loop of Situational Awareness

In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton, MD, aka Dr. Bones, discusses[Read More]

Video: Flood Safety Tips

In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton, MD discusses the different causes[Read More]

Video: Latest Zika News

In Joe Alton, MD‘s latest video, he discusses recent updates by the CDC on the[Read More]

Video: Heat Wave Safety

Man, it’s hot! In this video on Joe Alton, MD and Amy Alton, ARNP‘s YouTube[Read More]

Zika News and Video

The first birth in the continental U.S. with Zika-related birth abnormalities occurred in a hospital in[Read More]

VIDEO: A Kit to Manage Hemorrhage in Action

Would you be able to stop severe hemorrhage in the aftermath of a terror attack?[Read More]

Video: Active Shooter Bleeding Kit, Part 2

In part 2 of a series on hemorrhagic wounds incurred in a terror or other[Read More]

Video: Making a Kit to Manage Hemorrhage

In her latest video, Nurse Amy shows off her recently designed Bleeding Control Kit for[Read More]

Video: Mass Casualty Triage, Part 3

Joe Alton, MD’s YouTube series on mass casualty triage ends with a review of the[Read More]

Video: Mass Casualty Triage, Part 2

In this part of Joe Alton, MD’s series on Mass Casualty triage, Dr. Bones discusses[Read More]

Video: Container Eggplants with Nurse Amy

You know us from our writings on medical preparedness, but we are dedicated survival gardeners[Read More]