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Title: I'd like to recommend a great first aid product.
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Published: Dec 7, 2007
Author: me
Post Date: 2007-12-07 22:10:42 by Critter
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Views: 3161
Comments: 69
I took a wicked gash in the leg today, above the left knee when an angle grinder slipped from my hand and hit me on the leg. In a split second it cut through my jeans and made a gash about 2 inches long and a half inch deep. Naturally, I'm too tough for hospitals and stitches, so after I covered it with paper towel and electrical tape (lol) I went to the pharmacy for some butterflies. That's where I found these neat new things. They are "Doctor's Choice" Skin Closures. They are these cool little strips about 3 inches long. The strips come 5 to a "kit", with 5 kits to the box for $8.99. You expose the adhesive at one end of the 5 strip kit, and press it down on one side of the cut, them expose the adhesive in the middle, and draw the wound closed, press it down again, and then finally, expose the last end of the strips and press them down. The whole thing gets covered with this special pad. I did mine at 5:30, then drove a standard transmission truck for an hour and half to get home, and the strips are still firmly in place under the pad, and the wound appears to be tightly closed. They are amazing really. I think every first aid kit should two or three boxes of these things.
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#3. To: Cynicom (#1)
Maybe so, but they can pry my skin closures from my cold dead hands.
Can you super glue a long wide gash? I thought about that. lol We need a tutorial.
They glue wounds every day.
Someone will be knocking at your door. They can knock all they want, but if they come in - they'll definitely be in need of a "licensed medical practitioner".
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. Yep. Done it plenty of times... The trick is to get the bleeding completely stopped first. Super glue was developed by the military to close wounds...
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. When "swat teams" arrived on the scene, that should have been a warning to Americans about what they would morph into.
I'll have to try that next time. Thanks! We should have a SHTF first aid ping list.
Good to know. We recently had a guy here who cut his finger while slicing fruit at home. He went to the emergency room. The nurse applied gauze to the cut, told him to hold it for 15 minutes, then she came back and put two Steri-Strips on it and a small bandage, and sent him home. He got no injections, no medicine, no drugs, no X-rays, no stitches, no doctor. They sent him a bill for $673.
Someone had to pay for the person ahead of him that got FREE treatment.
They do have skin glue. Although it's tricky if you are still bleeding. Butterfly bandaids are gold. Big believer in Hydrogen Peroxide, Betadine, NeoSporin, swear words, and non- stick pad things. No fighing with the insurance, no waiting in filthy ER's. And, no having to repeat yourself about how it happened.
A person better have a damned good "escape plan" in place these days alright. Or be right with the Creator, and don't cross the line you've drawn in the sand...
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. Of the $673, $330 was for "facilities services", and the rest, $343, was for services from a "Joseph L. Zammit MD" (consisting of $135 for "emergency services" and $208 for "surgery"). Since the guy didn't even see a doctor, much less get surgery, he thinks he got defrauded. I don't know how it ended up.
thanks for the info!
They sent him a bill for $673. He should send them a bill for $50/min for time spent having to administer his own health care in their facilities (negligence on their part?), and tell 'em to take him to court.
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. I remember the days when such actions were never thought of let alone considered. The Federal government was some unknown entity that lived in the swamps of MD and VA. Living in the country, seeing a policeman once a year was an occasion. No one bothered us and we did'nt bother them. Were we poor? Yes. Were we free, you better believe it.
LOL!
Those sound like a great product! I cut myself from time to time, I think I will order some of those. I bet your wound hurts some, sounds like a bad cut!
It still is some "unknown entity" living in the swamps!!! Just a lot bigger swamp these days.
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. While back at an ER in NC, the illegal in room next to me walked out smiling, owing NOTHING. My bill was $1200, the lady at the desk said, you just paid a share of his bill.
Be charitable. You must admit they have a good racket going. Money goes there and is never seen again. That takes experts.
Unintentional snort.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Good idea!
Cost-shifting is definitely a big part of the healthcare problem in the US, and not just with illegals and welfare cases. The insurance cmpanies also get preferential treatment. If you're uninsured and pay your own bills, the hospitals will charge you 3 to 4 times what they charge the insurance companies. There are a number of lawsuits pending against hospitals for this practice.
Don't forget the Windex. (take it easy for a bit tough guy) Ron Paul for President - Join a Ron Paul Meetup group today!
I don't mind giving credit where it's due - they certainly are VERY GOOD at what they do.
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. Some time ago I did read of a method of stopping the free care. It involved having the free loader sign an agreement that the government could attach their future earnings to reclaim the lost revenue. Of course that was shot down by the do gooders at once.
That's what I did with this one Can't even tell which finger it is now...
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. Windex works on skeeter bites.
Someone posts a pic here of Ron Paul and a sign that reads, "Dont steal...The government hates competition". I love that one.
Jeebus, that looks like a Phantom of the Opera finger. Index finger.
Yeah, it was a mangled mess alright. The pic doesn't even do it justice. It wasn't a "gash", it was a ¼ inch wide piece of meat completely gone all the way across and nearly to the bone, with a few minor cuts surrounding it...
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. On the road to tyranny, we've gone so far that polite political action is about as useless as a miniskirt in a convent. I like it. When it happens the prepared may live. To begin with food and water. I would like to see if the Berkey water systems are really the way to go.(Lodwick this is to you cause I think you have one) Myself, I have I guess enough food to keep the family going for six weeks,( my pantry is pretty well stocked) water I can filter and treat from the stream not far away, guns and ammo got plenty of, tho need to get out and do some shooting to keep in shape. The batteries and night lites are a source if interest, I bot a well recomended genarator last year and run it softly to break in in, changed the oil and burned all the gas out of it. It's a 4000 watt Champion that I stole for $289 (yes that's right)and I may never need it. But the day I do it its worth an hundred thousand (maybe) I like LED flashlights and have a lot of NiHd batteries, they last longer and are better in alot of ways. Yes I like the idea of a SHTF ping list. I can see there is a lot to share. Radio communications might be interesting. When the killer blizzard hit Colorado Springs in (87?) the radio was essential Just bot a GPS Garmin basic unit. A few months ago wife and I were in the "back of Beyond" reef system of the San Rafael Utah exploring slot canyons. Well after eight hours of exploring I was interested in getting back to our camp for some food and cold beverages, but we got "misplaced", not quite lost, and at at that point I thought to my self, I would gladly pay $150 for a GPS to shed a little light on which ridge to trudge over to get the the food and beer. So got one. Anyway a good idea I think on the SHTF notion. I still have hardly figured out how to use the GPS, but I walk at about 3.7 miles/hour, kinda fast I think. And I know exactly what the elevation is of our house (6239 feet)
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Fox News Channel is the television version of Free Republic
Thanks. I fall out of my hi chair every time I see that one.
FR use to stand for something, now they bend over for money.
A few months ago I burned the back of my right hand pretty bad, had second and third degree burns. It was really painful, and I had to put this white sulfadine cream on it and kept it bandaged for weeks. On the worst areas it burned off a lot of flesh, and I'll have a scar from it. It's an area about 2 by 2 inches by my index and middle fingers. Burns really hurt.
hey, Diana, it's been awhile. good to see you.
yes, Berkey is the way to go!
Out here in Kentucky we use duct tape for most injuries. Have you tried it?
I probably have about a years worth of food, I have cases of beans and about 100 pounds of rice, and of course cases of canned fish. I'm stockpiling batteries, and have a couple of windup flashlights. I also have a good shortwave radio, that will be a good thing to have too when SHTF. I need to get a good first aid kit though.
Gag. The pic was good enough for me. :P You have recovered well I hope!! I consider a can opener a hostile appliance. Getting into power tools and such, I wouldn't be typing now. ;)
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#4. To: innieway (#2)
#5. To: Critter (#4)
#6. To: Cynicom (#1)
You are practicing medicine without a license.
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#7. To: Critter (#4)
Can you super glue a long wide gash? I thought about that. lol
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#8. To: innieway (#6)
#9. To: innieway (#7)
#10. To: Critter (#0)
I've already said too much.
#11. To: MUDDOG (#10)
They sent him a bill for $673.
#12. To: Critter (#4)
#13. To: Cynicom (#8)
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#14. To: Cynicom (#11)
I've already said too much.
#15. To: Critter (#0)
#16. To: MUDDOG (#10)
told him to hold it for 15 minutes...
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#17. To: innieway (#13)
A person better have a damned good "escape plan" in place these days alright
#18. To: innieway (#16)
$50/min for time spent having to administer his own health care in their facilities
I've already said too much.
#19. To: Critter (#0)
#20. To: Cynicom (#17)
The Federal government was some unknown entity that lived in the swamps of MD and VA.
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#21. To: MUDDOG (#18)
#22. To: innieway (#20)
#23. To: innieway (#6)
They can knock all they want, but if they come in - they'll definitely be in need of a "licensed medical practitioner".
#24. To: Critter (#9)
We should have a SHTF first aid ping list.
#25. To: Cynicom (#21)
I've already said too much.
#26. To: Critter (#0)
#27. To: Cynicom (#22)
You must admit they have a good racket going. Money goes there and is never seen again. That takes experts.
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#28. To: MUDDOG (#25)
#29. To: Critter (#4)
Can you super glue a long wide gash?
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#30. To: robin (#26)
#31. To: innieway (#27)
#32. To: innieway (#29)
#33. To: Peppa (#32)
Jeebus, that looks like a Phantom of the Opera finger.
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#34. To: Diana, lodwick (#24)
We should have a SHTF first aid ping list.
#35. To: Cynicom (#31)
#36. To: freepatriot32 (#35)
#37. To: freepatriot32 (#35)
Fox News Channel is the television version of Free Republic
#38. To: innieway (#33)
#39. To: Diana (#38)
#40. To: tom007 (#34)
I would like to see if the Berkey water systems are really the way to go.(Lodwick this is to you cause I think you have one)
#41. To: Diana (#38)
#42. To: tom007, innieway, lodwick, critter (#34)
I like it. When it happens the prepared may live.
#43. To: innieway (#33)
Yeah, it was a mangled mess alright. The pic doesn't even do it justice. It wasn't a "gash", it was a ¼ inch wide piece of meat completely gone all the way across and nearly to the bone, with a few minor cuts surrounding it...
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