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bbro 01-26-2016 09:41 AM

First aid
 
Do you guys have any site that will help with first aid?

For example, I got an oil burn this weekend. It isn't too bad, but it is starting to dry and hurt. I bought two types of pads, two types of gauze and tape to figure out how to wrap it so I can keep it moist (ech) and also not rubbing on anything.

It would be nice to be able to look this stuff up, but when I did, I didn't find anything helpful.

Currently, I have two non-stick pads wrapped with stick to itself gauze. The pads keep moving, so I think I should have taped them down. I think the stick to itself gauze is a little too rough because I have one spot right below where my wrist bends and it hits every once in a while.

Tomorrow, I am going to try the other pads (uber fluffy) taped loosely down with regular gauze. Hopefully it is strong enough to hold up to my day.

Beestie 01-26-2016 10:50 AM

When there is no doctor

lumberjim 01-26-2016 11:22 AM

Get some calendula ointment and keep it in your kitchen. Put it on the burn right away. It hurts more for a few seconds, but then feels much better. Re-apply as needed to keep the skin from drying out.

Gravdigr 01-26-2016 03:03 PM

For minor stuff we use betadine ointment (povidone iodine, 10%).

It lets air in to the wound, and it's ok to wrap with gauze, or whatever.

And it works wonders on minor burns.

bbro 01-26-2016 06:24 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions!

footfootfoot 01-26-2016 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbro (Post 952212)
Do you guys have any site that will help with first aid?

For example, I got an oil burn this weekend. It isn't too bad, but it is starting to dry and hurt. I bought two types of pads, two types of gauze and tape to figure out how to wrap it so I can keep it moist (ech) and also not rubbing on anything.

It would be nice to be able to look this stuff up, but when I did, I didn't find anything helpful.

Currently, I have two non-stick pads wrapped with stick to itself gauze. The pads keep moving, so I think I should have taped them down. I think the stick to itself gauze is a little too rough because I have one spot right below where my wrist bends and it hits every once in a while.

Tomorrow, I am going to try the other pads (uber fluffy) taped loosely down with regular gauze. Hopefully it is strong enough to hold up to my day.

These:
end of problem

https://www.spenco.com/product.aspx?prodid=7&catid=59

bbro 01-26-2016 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot (Post 952240)

Sonofabitch - I forgot about those! Probably too late now.

footfootfoot 01-27-2016 03:43 PM

Never too late.

And for the pain get Burnjel Plus. It's got the most Lidocaine of any OTC ointment.


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