Survival Medicine

Survival Medicine Podcast: Ballistics, Eye Trauma, Winter Car Survival, Influenza

January 17, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy switch roles in the intro, with hilarious results. Seriously, Dr. Alton talks about basics of ballistic trauma. It's more than just a hole where it enters, a lot more is happening here. Also, eye injuries like foreign objects and corneal abrasions, how do you deal with these off the grid?Plus, it's a pretty bad flu season, and there's a lot you can do to decrease the risk of getting it and keeping it mild. Dr. Bones tells you what you should do. Finally, what does the well-dressed winter car kit look like? All this and more in the latest episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton.Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad,Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton, APRN,aka Dr. Bones and Nurse AmyHey, don’t forget to check out our entire line of quality medical kits and individual supplies at store.doomandbloom.net. Also, our Book Excellence Award-winning 700-page SURVIVAL MEDICINE HANDBOOK: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR WHEN HELP IS NOT ON THE WAY is now available in black and white on Amazon and in color and color spiral-bound versions at store.doomandbloom.net.

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