Today I’ve got some great information to share with you regarding first aid training as a first responder–after all, we’re ALL first responders–and situational awareness. For those of you who aren’t aware, typically the term “first responders” is referring to the rescue teams, EMTs or the firefighters or even law enforcement who arrive on the scene in which help is needed. Most…
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Video: Can N95 Masks Be Reused?
Video: Can N95 Masks Be Reused?A question I’m asked often is can you reuse a face mask? In normal times, the answer is a resounding no. With a contagious disease, the front of your mask will be contaminated from airborne droplets from infected patients. Having said that, it’s a hard reality that any prolonged epidemic scenario will completely expend your …
Survival Medicine Hour: Ebola, Influenza, and More
In this episode of the Doom and Bloom(tm) Survival Medicine Hour, Joe Alton, M.D. and Amy Alton, A.R.N.P. discuss new data about whether Ebola can be caught from the air, the sad state of training and education for U.S. health workers on the disease, and whether race played an issue in the care of Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan at Dallas Presbyterian. Also, Dr. Bones starts off flu season with some basics… To listen in, click below: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/2014/10/20/survival-medicine-hour-ebola-influenza-and-more All the best of health in good times or bad! Joe and Amy Alton Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy
How To Use Fish-Mox (to treat your sick fish, of course)
; (As the main proponent of aquatic antibiotics as alternatives in times of trouble, I have discussed these medications but do not sell them. If you are interested in antibiotics to treat your sick fish, consider visiting www.fishmoxfishflex.com, where they have a wide variety of aquatic and avian medication for purchase at reasonable prices. Click
Seizures in Survival Scenarios
; Seizures occur when the brain’s electrical system misfires. Instead of sending out signals in a controlled manner, a surge of haphazard energy goes through the brain. These abnormal signals can cause involuntary muscle contractions, poor control of certain organs, and loss of consciousness. A person with chronic problems with convulsions is sometimes said to
Headache in Austere Settings
Headaches are one of the most common medical symptoms that you will see in your role as medic. The brain matter itself doesn’t have pain receptors, but there are several structures around the brain that are sensitive. Muscles, blood vessels, sinuses, lining tissue, and others can be the site for significant discomfort. Many consider headaches