Survival Medicine Hour: New methods of Sterilization, Ginger, Skin Infections

01/11/16 • 55 min

One big issue in remote locations is the sterilizations of instruments and dressings. Now, the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Disease has tested a new method that claims 100% sterilization using portable items that won't break the bank. Joe Alton, MD explains the procedure and talks about infections you'll find in soft tissues as a result of poor disinfecting practices and dirty wounds. Also, Amy Alton, ARNP talks about one of her favorite natural remedies: Ginger. All on the latest Survival Medicine Hour with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy

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