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I keep a bunch of bandaids, but they can be worthless for the simplest wound, if the wound is by a joint or a place where there is contact with clothing.
Not a big deal, but I went on a long walk, wearing sandals that I wouldn't normally wear for a long walk. The long walk was not planned, nor did I realize that I was going to be walking so far when I started. I was wearing Chaco sandals that have a sturdy rubber sole, and woven straps. We were going to an area to play in some water with dogs. The straps were wet and walking with them made a cut on the place with the most stress and rubbing, on the side at the base of my big toe. Part of the deal is that it is hot, summer, and I am house sitting for a few days. I didn't bring any other shoes. I often have a couple extra pair in the trunk, but I am trying to clean the car out and rebuild the supplies. So, I have my Chaco's, cuts on each foot, and worthless bandaids.
Bandaids are worthless. Actually, they are more of an annoyance. It occurred to me that it was good that I had this experience now, rather than in a time when I might have many miles to go.
I looked and evidently there are many videos and directions for how to deal with wounds. This one is specifically for a toe. I need more gauze for my first aid kit.
https://www.drjefflamour.com/blog/how-to-bandage-a-toe-properly
"Toe Bandaging: Our Step-By-Step Guide
So, let’s say you’ve hurt your toe. Whether you’ve banged it into a wall, bruised it in ill-fitting shoes, cut it against sharp gravel, fallen down the stairs, or had some other sort of accident, the basic guidelines are the same. Dr. LaMour and our team recommend that you:
Not a big deal, but I went on a long walk, wearing sandals that I wouldn't normally wear for a long walk. The long walk was not planned, nor did I realize that I was going to be walking so far when I started. I was wearing Chaco sandals that have a sturdy rubber sole, and woven straps. We were going to an area to play in some water with dogs. The straps were wet and walking with them made a cut on the place with the most stress and rubbing, on the side at the base of my big toe. Part of the deal is that it is hot, summer, and I am house sitting for a few days. I didn't bring any other shoes. I often have a couple extra pair in the trunk, but I am trying to clean the car out and rebuild the supplies. So, I have my Chaco's, cuts on each foot, and worthless bandaids.
Bandaids are worthless. Actually, they are more of an annoyance. It occurred to me that it was good that I had this experience now, rather than in a time when I might have many miles to go.
I looked and evidently there are many videos and directions for how to deal with wounds. This one is specifically for a toe. I need more gauze for my first aid kit.
https://www.drjefflamour.com/blog/how-to-bandage-a-toe-properly
"Toe Bandaging: Our Step-By-Step Guide
So, let’s say you’ve hurt your toe. Whether you’ve banged it into a wall, bruised it in ill-fitting shoes, cut it against sharp gravel, fallen down the stairs, or had some other sort of accident, the basic guidelines are the same. Dr. LaMour and our team recommend that you:
- Press gauze into the injury to stop bleeding, if you are.
- Clean the area with water and antibacterial soap, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or another sanitizing agent to ensure the area remains sterile. You may also want to “spread on antibiotic ointment,” to continue treating the toe beneath the bandage, according to Livestrong.
- If necessary, put an appropriate adhesive bandage over any cuts or scrapes. This will help seal the open skin against bacteria.
- If your toe is bruised, inflamed, or appears at an odd angle, it may be broken or sprained. In this case, you should wrap sterile gauze around the toe and a healthy toe next to it, which will help keep it in proper position while it heals. Don’t wrap the gauze too tight, and leave the end of the toe exposed, to ensure proper circulation during healing.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting shoes and socks to accommodate the bandage and limit pressure on your injury.
- Change your bandages at least twice per day and monitor the condition of the injury. If it worsens, it is even more important to see Dr. LaMour immediately."