That's great advice. I know from my EMT days flushing with water is the best way to start in almost all situations with the exception to profuse bleeding and airway injuries. The catch phrase was The solution to pollution is dilution. Kind of corny I know. Jimmy you mentioned on an earlier post things have changed and it certainly seems that way, but perhaps it's just the way we get instant information. Another fact, Doctors recognize and diagnose disease and illness quicker thru improved testing methods.
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The recent news articles on this topic coupled with some recent experiences out boating has gotten me thinking about the topic more. I always have the standard first aid kit on my boats. We had an incident a few weeks ago where we had to remove one prong of a treble hook through a guys finger (it was to far in to back it out). Plus as others have mentioned in other posts, I always seem to have my hands cut up or become cut up when dealing with fish. So I went by Walmart and in the travel toiletries section, bought several small plastic 1 ounce liquid carry travel bottles. Also picked up some betadyne, hydro peroxide, etc. So I can make up a small kit of the recommended cleaning items for a cut but not have to carry all the larger bottles of the stuff. You can fit several of these small bottles into a ziplock back. I also plan to fill one with some bleach that can be diluted with water if needed.
As a side note, I would also recommend that people keep a pair of wire cutters on their boat to deal with hooks (they should be strong enough to cut the typical size hook you use). Even if you had rather wait to go to an ER to remove a hook that is stuck bad, it still helps to cut the hook free from the rest of the lure.
As a side note, I would also recommend that people keep a pair of wire cutters on their boat to deal with hooks (they should be strong enough to cut the typical size hook you use). Even if you had rather wait to go to an ER to remove a hook that is stuck bad, it still helps to cut the hook free from the rest of the lure.
Rebelles, you are sure right about the wire cutters. I've had to assist with one of those operations. The problem with cutting hooks out on salt water is that some of those big hooks almost need mini-bolt cutters to snip.
You are correct. I know that there are guys who run offshore for the big stuff who carry mini bolt cutters for that reason. There are also articles out there with other suggestions on what to keep on board for emergency situations when way offshore (battle field dressings to stop several bleeding, defib, etc).Rebelles, you are sure right about the wire cutters. I've had to assist with one of those operations. The problem with cutting hooks out on salt water is that some of those big hooks almost need mini-bolt cutters to snip.
One other item I thought of but have not picked up yet was some sort of smelling salt or ammonia. I also noticed it is possible for the "doctor" or the "patient" to faint when performing one of these surgeries when the hook is being pulled out!
I don't think I'd consider a feinting patient a bad thing. A fainting "doctor" would be a big bummer.
That reminds me of a story in my life:
I was going back into the drilling reserves (Navy) and I had to go for a complete physical at the reserve center. I was in line with Navy doctor who was also going back into reserves. I got my blood drawn and sat down. He got his drawn and sat beside me. A few seconds later, I feel a weight on my shoulder. The doctor had fainted after getting his own blood drawn.
That reminds me of a story in my life:
I was going back into the drilling reserves (Navy) and I had to go for a complete physical at the reserve center. I was in line with Navy doctor who was also going back into reserves. I got my blood drawn and sat down. He got his drawn and sat beside me. A few seconds later, I feel a weight on my shoulder. The doctor had fainted after getting his own blood drawn.
Thanks Troutman. I didn't know about those Hibistat wipes. I'm thinking those would be a good thing to include in my hunting backpack.
They are handy. I also keep two in my chest waders (inside pocket)
seems like last summer this topic was kicked around and that's when someone mentioned these wipes (I think it was Kyle)
seems like last summer this topic was kicked around and that's when someone mentioned these wipes (I think it was Kyle)
Hibiclens That's a new one for me. I like it.
I found the Hibiclens in the botle at CVS but cannot find the wipes.
Thanks to all for the info. I am making up a cut kit now![cool]
Thanks to all for the info. I am making up a cut kit now![cool]
Hibiclense is good stuff when I worked medical logistics they went through alot of it in the er and or.
When i worked as a dialysis nurse you washed your hands with it before you touched a patient, it was at every sink throughout the unit. Best advice i've seen on here is to let a wound bleed,clean it with whatever you have or keep on board, treat with an antibiotic ointment and monitor close.Hibiclense is good stuff when I worked medical logistics they went through alot of it in the er and or.
I was just about to mention the hibiclense. When i had my surgery last month i had to get a bottle of it to wash with the night before and the morning of the surgery. I put it in the boat past week.
I went looking for Betadine yesterday and CVS didn't have it. Anyone know where you can find it or is it one of those old drugs they don't make anymore?
I got some the other day at Walmart. They even have it in the Equate (Walmart) brand.I went looking for Betadine yesterday and CVS didn't have it. Anyone know where you can find it or is it one of those old drugs they don't make anymore?
Thanks I'll check. Figure I'll put some in small bottles all over so I always have it aroundI got some the other day at Walmart. They even have it in the Equate (Walmart) brand.
Knipex makes a pair of pliers that are 7" long, built like a bolt cutter. Will cut anything that will fit between its jaws. I own a pair and they are bad boys.
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