In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton, we go back in history to find out how doctors functioned during the Civil War in an era where there weren’t even electric lights, no antibiotics, and rudimentary knowledge of bacteria’s connection to disease.

Also, a discussion of commercial and natural antiseptics, plus how antiseptics differ from disinfectants and antibiotics, and the unusual mixture of sugar and iodine to make “Sugardyne.” Also, how to make sterile saline solution for wound care.

Finally, Dr. Alton talks about various ways to keep reusable instruments sterile (or, at least, clean) enough to function in a setting where there’s no power and a lot of dirty wounds. Includes UVC sterilization basics with portable wands.

All this and more in the latest episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast with the Altons, aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy.

Wishing you the best of health in good times and bad,

Joe and Amy Alton

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