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Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:30 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: general wound care |
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there is a discussiong going on over at TXBRA regarding road rash. A number of people have said hydogen peroxide and neosporin are both bad. Of course, that's all I've ever used. So, next time I eat it on my bike and I draw blood, whats some good rule of thumb guidance for cleaning it up and letting it heal? |
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dennibw New
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 69
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Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:10 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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My professors in school would say that the only thing hydrogen peroxide is good for is getting blood stains out of your clothes. My personal topical treatment of choice is to flush/clean the wound with plain saline (I keep a bottle for cleaning contacts in my first aid kit for this) and applying Silvadine Cream to the wound (need a prescription).
ps: to help with scaring, my docs had me apply vit.E cream up to 4 times daily & apply sunblock that has Zinc in it as well. You have to look hard to see my surgical scars. |
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The Bike Doc 250+
Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 1398 Location: Corpus Christi and Warda, Texas
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:04 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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stackout:
What I recommend is lan initial iberal water irrigation. I keep a plain water bottle for such occassions when I ride. When home a good scrubbing with water, soap and patting dry. I then cover the wound with a heavy salve called Corona Ointment. This can be procured through farm and ranch supply stores. I then cover the wound with a guaze pad and wrap with a gauze or elastic wrap. Twice daily the wound should be cleansed and the ointment and dressing reapplied.
Thanks, _________________ Paul K. Nolan, MD
AKA: The Bike Doc |
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