> From: "Koenigs" <gyst_at_cox.net> > forearm. There is a tendency to accept and pass on as truth the advice of > those who most often encounter the problem, say surf lifeguards, or those > who write the first aid and wilderness medicine books we study. Without > controlled studies, though, we are likely to pass on the unproven "truth" > we've read or heard from these "legitimate" sources. "All Stings Considered" (which I mentioned earlier) is co-authored by a medical doctor. He has written other books on medical first aid for outdoors folks. Looks like a pretty good reference manual for first aid. This from the book: "A key concept in the first aid of any injury is: Do no harm. Therefore, avoid applying unproven, possibly harmful substances to stings." Looks like the authors agree with you :-) There is an email address at the website I mentioned where you can write for more information. I'm sure they'd be glad to answer any questions for you. Always good to get the opinion of a medical professional in such matters, especially those that make this their field of study. There are probably lots of other good sources at your local library (or at .edu sites... medical schools are often a great source) where you can read up on studies conducted. cheers, jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Mar 23 2002 - 22:45:56 PST
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