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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: 3086
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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#24. To: Critter (#9)
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. ;)
Thanks! I got a new job which is kind of tough but I like it a lot, I get worn out when I come home, and haven't really even read here in some time. Tonight I am taking it easy so I thought I'd come over here to see what's been going on. This new job is very physical, so it's like built in excercise, which is another thing that is important for all of us, to be in the best physical shape possible with the way things are going.
Fred says Duct Tape is all ya need ): Heck He may be right.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Yeh Ditto. Tho unlike Chris I don't See Ya. am glad you are back, Diana. Was missing your heart felt observations on our society.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" LOL! Sorry, not laughing at your injury but being married to a contractor I can relate. My husband damn near cut his finger off with a battery powered trim saw, duct tape is your friend. Thank God it wasn't the circular saw. He nailed his foot with a two inch stainless among many other accidents. I like it. When it happens the prepared may live. Yeah, I like it too. Definitely!!! Gravity flow, no power needed, nor water pressure. Take it anywhere, and they REALLY DO WORK! You can add food coloring to the water and after it filters you'll have clear water! Make sure to have extra filters on hand... I'd recommend a much longer supply, unless you are in a position to be able to produce all your own food needs. Of course, you can always catch a fish, or shoot a deer; but veggies are a different matter. Dry beans, rice, and things that don't require much in the way of prep (canning or freezing) are good. May get old eating beans everyday, but it beats NOT eating. And don't forget about rotating and using canned and frozen items. You probably don't really want to eat something that was canned 5 years ago... They're kinda nice, but you definitely want to have a "traditional" flashlight too. I heard LEDs can be "cut off" with a jamming signal of some sort. Don't know that to be a fact, but that's what I've heard. Maybe some of the "techies" on here can "shed some light" on it... Incidentally, the same holds true for ANY vehicle which has electronic ignition. Might want to find an old truck or something that runs with points... Personally, in a real SHTF situation, I'd be chunking that - along with cell phones and anything else trackable... A good shortwave might be nice too. But my thinking is "what's the difference". I'd just as soon be "holed up" in a spot that I have a decent chance of defending, and ride it out... Don't forget about books either. Books about natural cures, books that have good pictures to identify plants for medicinal purposes, books that cover "how to" etc. One we really like is Reader's Digest Back To Basics: How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills It's a VERY GOOD book that teaches self-sufficiency - covering all of life's essentials: shelter, alternative energy sources, growing and preserving food, home crafts, directions for making herbal remedies, and even home-grown entertainment. You're right though with the statement the "prepared MAY live"... The unprepared are gonna have a VERY ROUGH go...
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. Like WOW.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" i hate to tell you this but freak repugnant hasnt stood for a god damn thing since 2001 rimjob the asshole taken it up the ass faggot thats gets bent over by jeff gannon for money had a post on fr that said if the repugnantcans elect another cokehead felon he was going to take up arms against the government the month that whoregie boy was inuasiated to the presidency was the first mass purge on fr he banned anyone that dared to say that whorege was anytthing other the jesus christ in the flesh that not only walked on water but then turned it into wine after he was done
Fox News Channel is the television version of Free Republic
I started there in 1998. RimJob tolerated me for many years but finally axed me about three years ago or whatever.
geez. 2 inches long and half inch deep is a pretty deep gash. watch out for infection and take care.
"I don't know where Bin Laden is. I truly am not that concerned about him" I figured I'd be looking at a bill for 3 grand plus for this cut. I said no thanks, 8.99 sounds better.
A very bad cut, but it doesn't hurt as bad as I woulda thought.
I will thanks. It looks like this thread went viral after I went to bed eh? :)
Now don't be making fun of my sexy legs, but... They are worth their weight in gold if they could hold Bush's lips together tight enough to shut that chimp the hell up.
I think they might work. I cleaned it up again really good with peroxide and covered it again with a regular bandage, but the strips are still holding. In the picture they look like they are getting loose on the ends, but that is an illusion. And it looks like the cut has spread open, but that too is an illusion. It's closed nice and tight.
Why is Berkey better than Katadyn?
The U.S. Constitution is no impediment to our form of government.--PJ O'Rourke
Here's something everyone should have, and it heals things quite rapidly: Tea Tree oil. One of my friends stepped on a nail, and the wound wouldn't heal. The doctor told him there was bacteria at the bottom of it, and it had to be reamed out. My friend declined. I gave him a bottle of the oil, and he dropped some in twice a day. It started healing. When he showed the doctor, he said, "I don't know what you're doing, but keep doing it." The wound healed just fine.
Fortune favors the prepared mind. A zombie, however, prefers it raw.
My father was a general contractor, and when I worked for him as a teenager I was appointed medic. Once he ran a power saw over his finger and took a groove out of it. Finger and face wounds bleed buckets. I got really good wrapping band-aids on people. Was also a great believer in duct tape and superglue. "If it's loose, duct tape it, if it's stuck, WD-40 it."
Fortune favors the prepared mind. A zombie, however, prefers it raw.
My husband uses the hurts rule. If it hurts you're not hurt to bad. If it doesn't hurt right away, see a doctor.
Uh oh. This didn't hurt. In fact, I thought I just ripped my jeans. It was when I looked closely at the rip that I noticed a gaping gash. lol
Yep that doesn't surprise me. Should be fine as long as you cleaned the wound and closed it. That's all the doctor will do but charge you another arm and leg for it.
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#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...
#44. To: christine (#39)
hey, Diana, it's been awhile. good to see you.
#45. To: Diana (#42)
#46. To: christine, diana (#39)
hey, Diana, it's been awhile. good to see you.
#47. To: Critter (#0)
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.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
#48. To: tom007 (#34)
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We should have a SHTF first aid ping list.
I would like to see if the Berkey water systems are really the way to go.
To begin with food...I have I guess enough food to keep the family going for six weeks
I like LED flashlights
Just bot a GPS Garmin basic unit.
Claire Wolfe
H. Jackson Brown
#49. To: innieway (#48)
nd they REALLY DO WORK! You can add food coloring to the water and after it filters you'll have clear water! Make sure to have extra filters on hand...
#50. To: Cynicom (#37)
FR use to stand for something, now they bend over for money.
#51. To: freepatriot32 (#50)
#52. To: Critter (#0)
George W, Bush, 3/13/02 http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/03/20020313-8.html
#53. To: MUDDOG (#10)
They sent him a bill for $673.
#54. To: Diana (#19)
#55. To: Artisan (#52)
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#56. To: innieway (#29)
#57. To: Critter (#0)
#58. To: Ferret Mike (#57)
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#59. To: christine (#40)
yes, Berkey is the way to go!
#60. To: Critter (#0)
#61. To: farmfriend (#47)
My husband damn near cut his finger off with a battery powered trim saw
#62. To: YertleTurtle (#61)
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
#63. To: farmfriend (#62)
If it doesn't hurt right away, see a doctor.
#64. To: Critter (#63)
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
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