jim t

So... I'm 20 miles offshore... a buddy sticks a big ole treble hook through his finger, or a buddy slices off most of the tip ofhis index finger while cutting bait.

I know the tricks to remove a hook,... force it through then cut it off from behind, or cut it off behind it and let the fella suffer all day...

Here's the real question,.. We're stupid, and decide to fish on... My wounded buddy also wants to fish... or just sorta help out all day.

Any suggestions on how to keep a wound clean through the day?

We all KNOW we should come back in... we all know we probably won't... We all will probably keep fishing.

SO,... What's theBEST way to disinfect a wound every so often till we get back ashore? Would it be wise to carry some rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol? Dawn dishwashing detergent?... Dip it in the gulf?

I have a friend who got a NASTY infection by being slightly wounded offshore... it took12 months or so to really correct the problem. Maybe it was just him, maybe he just got unlucky.

I expect there'll be some guys who don't want to offer "professional" advice... PM me and I'll offer it for you without using your name.

Thanks,

Jim

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BuckWild

Peroxide maybe, but i wouldnt stick it in the gulf as there are some pretty nastybacterias living in the waterthat can infect you.

fred

Peroxide is what is recommended forVibrio Vulnificus, which is about the nastiest of the nasty - a flesh eating cousin of cholera that is mostly fatal if it works its way from your fleshinto your bloodstream. Inshore waters are full of it in the summertime.Read up on it and you will probably always keep peroxide on your boat like me (I've had one encounter, don't want another).

Corpsman

Here is our experience. We fished on and will next time. Strong language warning. NSFW



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SnapperSlapper

Clorox. Pour it on the cut/puncture. Stings a little, but it kills just about everything. It will also reduce the bleeding by chemically cauterizing it. If you'll dip your hands in a bucket of clorox/water at the end of the day, it will keep all those little cuts you get during a day of fishing from getting infected (red and sore).

angus_cow_doctor

peroxide wound. Apply triple antibiotic. Wrap wound to prevent further contamination. Get seen about when you get back to shore. You should keep a basic first aid kit on the boat, it should contain everything but the peroxide, and a bottle of peroxide is cheap, and stays good for a long time if unopened.

Don't dip it in the gulf. If you are dead set on saltwater treatment, use some drinking water with table salt added. Peroxide soak would be more effective, a a little less painful.

Ultralite

+1...sound advice

biggamefishr

we've always just used bleach, it helps to dillute it a little with some bottled water

gmblnfool

Peroxide,evenpulling the skin back to make sure it cleanses the whole wound and then you can super glue the cut together. Super gluehas alcohol in it so it will be sterile. Just remember when you glue it together it may have to be opened back up later. Some organisms growwithout oxygen (tetanus). But it will work in a bind and keep from further contamination until you can get back to shore. The main thing is to notlet the infection get out of hand by waitingseveral days to get medical assistance.If it seems to get worsein the coming days seek medical attention.

Disclaimer: I may or may not have been drinking while typing this.

gmblnfool

Forgot to add peroxide kills alot of things but you don't want to continue to use it for several several days because the peroxide also kills the new tissue trying to grow andheal the wound if it is used for extended days.

Disclaimer: rember the drinking thing in my above post.