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Super glue???? Take it easy now for the evening! That lesson about not looking around while I'm on the move is something I regularly need to remind myself of.
It can happen so darned fast! I'm glad it's nothing too terribly serious to keep you off the trail for long. Heal up well!It is my first, most important rule when out hiking.... if on trail or rough terrain, watch the path in front of you. If you want to look at scenery, then stop and look around. The rougher the trail, the more important that becomes. The smoother and flatter the path, the more one can do quick looks around. Either way, save the long looks when you take a pause.
Today on a trail I have done workout hikes a kazillion times, I got complacent. I was on a downhill grade that was about 15 percent. The trail is narrow and edges next to a drop-off on one side. Something caught my attention and I was looking at some scenery and my a foot stepped of the edge slightly.
That was enough to send me face first and headlong down the trail. I was able to land OK, but did split the skin at the eyebrow. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.... right away, that was my first and prolonged thought. I flushed the wound with water and slapped a bandaid on it just to keep the blood from dripping into my eye. I still had about an hours walk to the car.
I got home and looked at the cut, and sure enough, it needed to be closed. I ended up deciding against going to the walk-in clinic. I shaved a bit of the brow away from the cut, flushed it from any potential debris, did a bit of a providine scrub, squirted a bit of triple antibiotic in the wound. I then carefully used an alcohol pad to get any residue off of the skin at the wound.
A couple of dabs of super glue later, the skin edges to the dermis were pinched closed and a bit of tape placed on top.
No big deal... just stupidity and complacency. But dang it all, I know better.
My left eye looks a bit like it went a short round with Rocky Balboa.
Super glue???? Take it easy now for the evening! That lesson about not looking around while I'm on the move is something I regularly need to remind myself of.
Well put NO MULTI-TASKING. I have really significant osteoporosis for my age but treated still my doc warns against any rough and tumble sports due to the risk of hip fracture.....DUH no way.....I figure I’ll be worse sitting at home. When I walked El Norte in March alone I was so aware not to keep walking while adjusting my pack or poles or digging something out of my waist pack to not trip. Only that way can one avoid serious falls. The path was bad enough at times requiring full concentration like the descent from Cruz del Fiero to Molinescu on El Frances (step by step). That helps keep me IN THE MOMENT.Oh, I know that one. The first lesson I learned on the Camino was no multi-tasking. Even looking around and walking is tricky.
Heal well!
What happens as the wound heals? Does the Super Glue flake off, peel off, or wear away?Super Glue is sold in pharmacies under different labeling for use to close wounds
It is my first, most important rule when out hiking.... if on trail or rough terrain, watch the path in front of you. If you want to look at scenery, then stop and look around. The rougher the trail, the more important that becomes. The smoother and flatter the path, the more one can do quick looks around. Either way, save the long looks when you take a pause.
Today on a trail I have done workout hikes a kazillion times, I got complacent. I was on a downhill grade that was about 15 percent. The trail is narrow and edges next to a drop-off on one side. Something caught my attention and I was looking at some scenery and my a foot stepped of the edge slightly.
That was enough to send me face first and headlong down the trail. I was able to land OK, but did split the skin at the eyebrow. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.... right away, that was my first and prolonged thought. I flushed the wound with water and slapped a bandaid on it just to keep the blood from dripping into my eye. I still had about an hours walk to the car.
I got home and looked at the cut, and sure enough, it needed to be closed. I ended up deciding against going to the walk-in clinic. I shaved a bit of the brow away from the cut, flushed it from any potential debris, did a bit of a providine scrub, squirted a bit of triple antibiotic in the wound. I then carefully used an alcohol pad to get any residue off of the skin at the wound.
A couple of dabs of super glue later, the skin edges to the dermis were pinched closed and a bit of tape placed on top.
No big deal... just stupidity and complacency. But dang it all, I know better.
My left eye looks a bit like it went a short round with Rocky Balboa.
What happens as the wound heals? Does the Super Glue flake off, peel off, or wear away?
Super Glue is sold in pharmacies under different labeling for use to close wounds that MIGHT potentially need sutures or at least a butterfly closure bandage. I always carry one or two single-use vials in my Camino medical kit. Like single use Super Glue vials, they are tiny. The key thing is that, if you can stem the bleeding for the brief time is takes the glue to bond, IT DOES WORK!
In the last 20 years or so, two emergency trauma medical improvements that have saved lives are quick clotting powders, liquids and bandages / sponges; the other development being the use of Super Glue for closing difficult to close superficial wounds. It there is no internal bleeding, using the adhesive is a wise, field-expedient treatment.
Hope this helps.
I was walking from Padron to Santiago...On May 22, 2017, I was en routefrom Santibanez to Castrillo de Polvazares. Sigh...
Ouch, Dave.
I hope all the damage heals quickly!
Hi DaveThanks for everyone's well wishes. I am truly fine, except for feeling stupid. I posted this mainly to share a bit of a personal lesson in the art of trail/walking safety.
Hi Dave
You might feel fine., but having myself fallen on face and bumped same spot near eyebrow ., I’d say you’re going to have a great black and blue eye and surrounds for a couple of weeks.
Buen Camino
Annie
Hi Dave
You might feel fine., but having myself fallen on face and bumped same spot near eyebrow ., I’d say you’re going to have a great black and blue eye and surrounds for a couple of weeks.
Buen Camino
Annie
It only hurts when I laugh.... able to still function just fine, thankfully. I'm headed back up the hills tomorrow
At least you are home, safe, and ok. Hugs Dave.It is my first, most important rule when out hiking.... if on trail or rough terrain, watch the path in front of you. If you want to look at scenery, then stop and look around. The rougher the trail, the more important that becomes. The smoother and flatter the path, the more one can do quick looks around. Either way, save the long looks when you take a pause.
Today on a trail I have done workout hikes a kazillion times, I got complacent. I was on a downhill grade that was about 15 percent. The trail is narrow and edges next to a drop-off on one side. Something caught my attention and I was looking at some scenery and my a foot stepped of the edge slightly.
That was enough to send me face first and headlong down the trail. I was able to land OK, but did split the skin at the eyebrow. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.... right away, that was my first and prolonged thought. I flushed the wound with water and slapped a bandaid on it just to keep the blood from dripping into my eye. I still had about an hours walk to the car.
I got home and looked at the cut, and sure enough, it needed to be closed. I ended up deciding against going to the walk-in clinic. I shaved a bit of the brow away from the cut, flushed it from any potential debris, did a bit of a providine scrub, squirted a bit of triple antibiotic in the wound. I then carefully used an alcohol pad to get any residue off of the skin at the wound.
A couple of dabs of super glue later, the skin edges to the dermis were pinched closed and a bit of tape placed on top.
No big deal... just stupidity and complacency. But dang it all, I know better.
My left eye looks a bit like it went a short round with Rocky Balboa.
At least you are home, safe, and ok. Hugs Dave.
Wrist and fingers still sore and bruised but exercising both trying to regain flexibility and strength.Thanks, Michelle. How are you doing, now?
What happens as the wound heals? Does the Super Glue flake off, peel off, or wear away?
I know better,too. Still it happens. And it is comforting to hear from the other replies that I am not the only one who has bitten the dust...and the pavement twice while running early morning. But that's another story. Thanks for the reminder to focus.It is my first, most important rule when out hiking.... if on trail or rough terrain, watch the path in front of you. If you want to look at scenery, then stop and look around. The rougher the trail, the more important that becomes. The smoother and flatter the path, the more one can do quick looks around. Either way, save the long looks when you take a pause.
Today on a trail I have done workout hikes a kazillion times, I got complacent. I was on a downhill grade that was about 15 percent. The trail is narrow and edges next to a drop-off on one side. Something caught my attention and I was looking at some scenery and my a foot stepped of the edge slightly.
That was enough to send me face first and headlong down the trail. I was able to land OK, but did split the skin at the eyebrow. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.... right away, that was my first and prolonged thought. I flushed the wound with water and slapped a bandaid on it just to keep the blood from dripping into my eye. I still had about an hours walk to the car.
I got home and looked at the cut, and sure enough, it needed to be closed. I ended up deciding against going to the walk-in clinic. I shaved a bit of the brow away from the cut, flushed it from any potential debris, did a bit of a providine scrub, squirted a bit of triple antibiotic in the wound. I then carefully used an alcohol pad to get any residue off of the skin at the wound.
A couple of dabs of super glue later, the skin edges to the dermis were pinched closed and a bit of tape placed on top.
No big deal... just stupidity and complacency. But dang it all, I know better.
My left eye looks a bit like it went a short round with Rocky Balboa.
Arrived home from CF today! When I kissed the Camino just before Granon, I had to have stitches on my brow and broke my nose so I've spent 2 weeks looking like Rocky with a pirate's patch! However, as my osteoporosis is bad, I was actually really so pleased that I hadn't broken my wrist!! Maybe I learnt 'Pride comes before a fall'... I had been so happy not getting blisters.Well put NO MULTI-TASKING. I have really significant osteoporosis for my age but treated still my doc warns against any rough and tumble sports due to the risk of hip fracture.....DUH no way.....I figure I’ll be worse sitting at home. When I walked El Norte in March alone I was so aware not to keep walking while adjusting my pack or poles or digging something out of my waist pack to not trip. Only that way can one avoid serious falls. The path was bad enough at times requiring full concentration like the descent from Cruz del Fiero to Molinescu on El Frances (step by step). That helps keep me IN THE MOMENT.
Arrived home from CF today! When I kissed the Camino just before Granon, I had to have stitches on my brow and broke my nose so I've spent 2 weeks looking like Rocky with a pirate's patch! However, as my osteoporosis is bad, I was actually really so pleased that I hadn't broken my wrist!! Maybe I learnt 'Pride comes before a fall'... I had been so happy not getting blisters.
You can try and fall like a paratrooper. Deliberately let your body crumple or buckle in the direction you are falling. Basically don't fight the impact and place your hands up by your face/head to protect it.Has anyone worked on learning to fall better?
Oh. I walked over 730kms from Pamplona to SdC, taking complementary scenic routes, mts & rivers eg Samos. I loved it. I felt blessed that this injury did not stop me. Although I wasn't too happy about extra Kms from the hospital & the later finish to my day! It didn't stop me at all... My eyepatch helped me get lower bunks too!I am so happy that you were OK.... well, after a fashion. How much of the Frances were you able to walk, Tina?
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