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Mountain. Safety. MS 1_5: FA Basics (Blisters). Learnin g Intention: To equip you with the knowledge to avoid and treat blisters. Success Criteria: By the end of this session everyone should be able to: • Describe what steps to take to avoid and treat blisters when walking.

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Mountain

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  1. Mountain Safety

  2. MS 1_5: FA Basics (Blisters)

  3. Learning Intention: To equip you with the knowledge to avoid and treat blisters.

  4. Success Criteria: By the end of this session everyone should be able to: • Describe what steps to take to avoid and treat blisters when walking. Some of you may be able to: • Apply zinc oxide tape to hot-spots.

  5. Activities: Brainstorm/Powerpoint: - What causes blisters? - What can you do to avoid them? - How should you treat them? 2. Practical - Zinc Oxide tape - Blister pads

  6. What causes blisters?

  7. Friction between your skin and your sock or boot • Due to poor fit or foot preparation • Your body’s way of protecting a sore area from further harm by creating a cushion of fluid

  8. Preparation

  9. Try out your boots (and socks) before a long walk • If boots are loose, tighten laces or wear additional socks • If boots are too tight, get bigger ones • Apply Zinc Oxide tape to known hot-spots beforehand

  10. Zinc Oxide tape?

  11. Available from chemists • Should be a roll (or two) in your 1st Aid Kit • Helps conduct heat away from hot spots • Doesn’t rub off or take skin away (unlike plasters!)

  12. On the walk

  13. If your feet start to hurt, STOP and address the problem • Adjust boots/socks • Apply tape to hot-spots • If you do not fix the problem, it will get much worse

  14. Treatment

  15. If you do get a blister… • Don’t burst it until you get home • This risks infection and greater damage to skin

  16. If it bursts by itself… • Apply ZO2 tape and/or blister pad over wound • If possible, let it dry out overnight before re-applying dressing • Use antiseptic cream on raw skin

  17. Questions?

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