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August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017		First Aid in the Great Outdoors Nothing can spoil the enjoyment of the great outdoors faster than an injury. Before heading into the wild, put safety first and know how to prevent and prepare for common injuries. Chafing can lead to swelling and bleeding, so don't ignore it. Cleanse the affected area and dry it thoroughly. Use petroleum jelly or a lubricant such as Body Glide® or Bag Balm® to alleviate friction. Prevent chafing and blisters by wearing moisture-wicking clothes. Undershirts, tights or thermal underwear, and liner socks can also help eliminate skin-on-skin contact. Blisters are safe to pop to reduce pressure. Always wash your hands and the affected area with soap and water first. Disinfect a needle or safety pin with fire or rubbing alcohol. Poke a small hole in the blister, being careful to leave the skin intact to protect the new skin. Then, massage the fluid out. Cover with antibiotic ointment and a blister dressing. Bee stings are painful to some and potentially deadly to others. First, remove the stinger by scraping across the skin with a credit card or firm flat device instead of fingers or tweezers, which can pinch and release more venom. Wash the sting site with soap and water. Apply a cool compress, and give patient an antihistamine like Benadryl®. For severe allergic reactions, evacuate the patient for further treatment. People who know they are allergic to bee stings should carry an EpiPen® or other emergency treatment. Snake bites can be prevented by staying alert on overgrown trails. Give snakes space if you do spot one. Step on top of logs and rocks rather than over them to avoid surprising critters resting underneath. In case of a bite, remove jewelry and any restrictive clothing in case of swelling. Don't remove shoes if struck in the foot or leg because you may not be able to put shoes back on to hike out. Wash the wound and keep it at heart level unless in lower limbs. Evacuate immediately and get the patient to a hospital as soon as possible. Finally, basic first-aid kits should be a permanent fixture in your car, and the first thing you place into your daypack. For two people on a weekend trip, pack: Four sterile, 3-by-3-inch or 2-by-2-inch gauze pads to clean and cover wounds Five 1-by-3-inch adhesive strips to cover cleaned wounds Two blister dressings or moleskin One roll tape (1/2-inch-by-5 yards) to hold dressings on wounds Six 200 milligram tablets ibuprofen for pain, inflammation and fever Benadryl® for allergic reactions Two packets antibiotic ointment to cover wounds before dressings One swab tincture of benzoin to make adhesive bandages stickier or hold wound closure strips in place Three antimicrobial hand wipes to clean hands and around wounds Two safety pins Keep these tips in mind the next time you're trekking in the great outdoors, and in the event of any injury be sure to address it immediately. Sources: Backpacker, WebMD

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