Cuts, scrapes and blisters: These are caused caused by coral, boat jobs, objects on shore and shoes Prevention: very important because all cuts will get infected in the tropics wear gloves, wetsuits, protective clothing, socks, moleskin avoid jewellery Treatment: stop the bleeding - pressure x 15 minutes clean the wound (hydrogen peroxide, Betadine, Savlon, saline or just fresh water) Other Supplies: tweezers, scissors, ring cutter steri strips versus sutures bandaids - esp.
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