[pct-l] Giant blister

[CRYSTAL NEZGODA]

Don't have a needle and thread... yeah I know I should have packed it...
what should I do? Too late to go to the store and we leave for sissor
crossing first thing in the morning

On May 11, 2010 10:17 PM, "Wes Rose" <wb104475 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Hi Crystal,

At night, follow this procedure and you'll be good to go:

1.  Sterilize a sewing needle with a flame or with rubbing alcohol
2.  pre-thread your needle with 4" cotton thread.  (clean towel or clean
garment)
3.  insert needle in and out of blister NEAR THE EDGES. Do not pull thread
all the
    way through blister, but leave a "tail" on either side of blister.
4.  remove thread from the needle, but allow it to remain in blister
5.  trim thread so as to allow approx 1" of thread on either side
6.  place a clean sock over foot for the evening
7.  do not remove thread until the skin has re-attached

Very bad idea to pop or squeeze blisters.  Best if they are properly drained
using the
thread as a wick.  I've used this method successfully for years without ever
a problem
with infection.

Best Success!
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