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First aid preference
Cubslover
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What to you all treat open wounds with as an antiseptic? There is Hydrogen Peroxids, Hibiclens, actual washes for wounds, or the good ole Isopropyl Alcohol, etc....
I used to use Peroxide for everything. Still got infected, a couple years ago I finally switched to ~71% isopropyl alcohol, nothing I have rinsed in alcohol has been infected since I've switched. I just grit my teeth and bear the stinging for a few seconds. My last experiance was a strawberry on my lower left leg from sliding into third at a softball tourney, on limestone. About the size of my palm, also have a 3"x8" strawberry on my left hamstring from the same slide. There was limestone and gravel and dust embedded in them and they bled. I figured they'd be red and infected for a few days. Rinsed and scrubbed them with alcohol that night and they've healed nicely.
What is your preference? Any home remedies?
I used to use Peroxide for everything. Still got infected, a couple years ago I finally switched to ~71% isopropyl alcohol, nothing I have rinsed in alcohol has been infected since I've switched. I just grit my teeth and bear the stinging for a few seconds. My last experiance was a strawberry on my lower left leg from sliding into third at a softball tourney, on limestone. About the size of my palm, also have a 3"x8" strawberry on my left hamstring from the same slide. There was limestone and gravel and dust embedded in them and they bled. I figured they'd be red and infected for a few days. Rinsed and scrubbed them with alcohol that night and they've healed nicely.
What is your preference? Any home remedies?
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Bacitracin Ointment and Ice if it is an open wound that doesnt require stitches.
I also use H2O2 as a mouthwash. They say to dilute it, but I never read instructions.
Used to use aloe vera plants, birds kept eating them until they died.
(the plants that is)
Pee directly on an open wound in an emergency. Use only YOUR pee on YOUR wound.
I tried that once when I had busted my head, but couldn't get the stream to reach it (I'm tall). Then I tried to stand on my head to do it, but slipped in the puddle, and hit the other side of my head on the wall. Then I didn't have to pee anymore.
Open wounds; peroxide.
Puncture wounds; antibacterial soap and water.
All are followed by antibiotics, oral or IV.
Never ever use alcohol.
Superficial wounds: bah, the bleeding'll stop.
Open wounds: chicks dig scars
Puncture wounds: it just stings a bit, no big deal.
Blood gushing from a severed artery: I'm a real man, I can fix this with duct tape once my eyesight returns. Leave me alone!
Open wounds; Alcohol
Puncture wounds; Alcohol
Use the Alcohol liberally 1oz. at a time poured directly into the liver.
Superficial wounds; Betadine.
Open wounds; peroxide.
Puncture wounds; antibacterial soap and water.
All are followed by antibiotics, oral or IV.
Never ever use alcohol.
I know you are a doctor and I'm not trying to argue. Why is it that alcohol isn't suggested?
I never said I was that smart.
quote:Originally posted by Polite Psycho
Superficial wounds; Betadine.
Open wounds; peroxide.
Puncture wounds; antibacterial soap and water.
All are followed by antibiotics, oral or IV.
Never ever use alcohol.
I know you are a doctor and I'm not trying to argue. Why is it that alcohol isn't suggested?
Because it dulls the pain. Don
quote:Originally posted by cubslovers
quote:Originally posted by Polite Psycho
Superficial wounds; Betadine.
Open wounds; peroxide.
Puncture wounds; antibacterial soap and water.
All are followed by antibiotics, oral or IV.
Never ever use alcohol.
I know you are a doctor and I'm not trying to argue. Why is it that alcohol isn't suggested?
Because it dulls the pain. Don
Contrary to popular belief, alcohol poured directly on open wounds is not only painful, but also delays the healing process.
....I emulate my dog and just lick it.
You could just let the dog lick it and save yourself the trouble.
.....Or my wife, depending on wound location.
Might that not cause an "expansion" of the wound?
Superficial wounds; Betadine.
Open wounds; peroxide.
Puncture wounds; antibacterial soap and water.
All are followed by antibiotics, oral or IV.
Never ever use alcohol.
Never ever?[:0][:(][:D][:D]
Don
Wash wound with soap and water followed by an application of 1-1/2 ounces of 80 proof alcohol (vodka or bourbon) by mouth. Repeat as needed [:p].
Agreed. Maybe I'll cut myself so I can have some, haven't had any for a few weeks.
quote:Originally posted by kristov
Wash wound with soap and water followed by an application of 1-1/2 ounces of 80 proof alcohol (vodka or bourbon) by mouth. Repeat as needed [:p].
Agreed. Maybe I'll cut myself so I can have some, haven't had any for a few weeks.
The last time I needed stitches, the event that caused the injury was preceded by me consuming a 1/2 a bottle of Crown[:0][B)][;)][:D]
Don
quote:Originally posted by cubslovers
quote:Originally posted by kristov
Wash wound with soap and water followed by an application of 1-1/2 ounces of 80 proof alcohol (vodka or bourbon) by mouth. Repeat as needed [:p].
Agreed. Maybe I'll cut myself so I can have some, haven't had any for a few weeks.
The last time I needed stitches, the event that caused the injury was preceded by me consuming a 1/2 a bottle of Crown[:0][B)][;)][:D]
Don
Let me guess what happened next Don: You ripped out those same stitches and then drank the remaining half of the bottle [;)].
quote:Originally posted by Slow_Hand
Pee directly on an open wound in an emergency. Use only YOUR pee on YOUR wound.
I tried that once when I had busted my head, but couldn't get the stream to reach it (I'm tall). Then I tried to stand on my head to do it, but slipped in the puddle, and hit the other side of my head on the wall. Then I didn't have to pee anymore.
Did you think to pee in a cup - or your hand - first - and then dump it onto your head?[;)][:D]
quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
quote:Originally posted by cubslovers
quote:Originally posted by kristov
Wash wound with soap and water followed by an application of 1-1/2 ounces of 80 proof alcohol (vodka or bourbon) by mouth. Repeat as needed [:p].
Agreed. Maybe I'll cut myself so I can have some, haven't had any for a few weeks.
The last time I needed stitches, the event that caused the injury was preceded by me consuming a 1/2 a bottle of Crown[:0][B)][;)][:D]
Don
Let me guess what happened next Don: You ripped out those same stitches and then drank the remaining half of the bottle [;)].
Naw, the doc stiched me up, drunk as I was, rattling on how it was going to hurt like he!! in the morning, so he gave me a loritab as I was leaving, I slept like a baby.
[:0][:D]
Don
How's that for a real man, p3skyking?
Don, the exprssion "fall on your sword" is largely symbolic and does not include falling on your bottle. Buy the soft plastic ones from now on.
quote: Using alcohol directly on an open wound can not only kill bacteria
And there are bacteria that live in alcohol (And Don, who lives on alcohol), and alcohol is fairly poor at killing bacteria. When you recieve an injection the alcohol swab is largely to remove dirt not to actually sterilize the area.