Griffbm3
ArboristSite Guru
What was used in the past has been proving problematic today... Everyone talks about washing out wounds left and right. Using Iodine and running water, whereas since some people only have access to really bad water, it has been proven that sometimes washing does more harm then good.
In the woods, I wouldn't use any water from a stream or a pond to wash a wound. Quite frankly I wouldn't use water from a tap to do it either. If it's not full of junk (dirt/grease/etc) close it up with a dry bandage, pressure and transport yourself to the hospital right away. Sterile water or saline is the only way to rinse these things out, and then you can close them. MANY wounds are no longer closed at all.
The theory of the maxi pad/ tampon/ super duper absorbant bandage is great, along with pressure. I have done a few chainsaw accidents, they are usually to the lower extremities, and missing a lot of fat and skin, easily stuffed with bandage, and covered. The quick clot stuff is nice, but if you don't have it, just cover, pressure and move...
Just my $.02...
Jason
In the woods, I wouldn't use any water from a stream or a pond to wash a wound. Quite frankly I wouldn't use water from a tap to do it either. If it's not full of junk (dirt/grease/etc) close it up with a dry bandage, pressure and transport yourself to the hospital right away. Sterile water or saline is the only way to rinse these things out, and then you can close them. MANY wounds are no longer closed at all.
The theory of the maxi pad/ tampon/ super duper absorbant bandage is great, along with pressure. I have done a few chainsaw accidents, they are usually to the lower extremities, and missing a lot of fat and skin, easily stuffed with bandage, and covered. The quick clot stuff is nice, but if you don't have it, just cover, pressure and move...
Just my $.02...
Jason