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Outdoor or high-energy activities are exciting but may increase your risk of injury. When you enjoy living at the edge of your comfort zone, at least come prepared for cuts and bruises along the way by having the support of trusted skin healing solutions and basic first aid.
Be adventure ready! Learn basic acute wound care and first aid techniques and stay prepared
Find out what to keep in your first aid kid for minor cuts, scratches, and lacerations
Hate missing even a minute of your game? Get practical tips for acute wounds in athletes to aid in wound healing and get back to what you love sooner
5 Must-know first-aid techniques for the outdoor enthusiast
Here are 5 first-aid techniques for the outdoor enthusiast to help deal with acute and common outdoor wounds, such as cuts, scratches and lacerations.1
Stop the bleeding.
Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage until the bleeding stops. If the wound is big or deep, raise the injured area above your heart.1
Prevent infection.
Remove dirt and debris. Clean the wounds with an antiseptic solution, such as the no-sting, no-drip, no-touch Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Dry Spray Powder with cooling effect, which kills 99.99% of bacteria and fungi based on in-vitro data.1,2
Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Dry Powder Spray utilises an aerosol delivery system. Rapid evaporation of the liquid phase is responsible for the cooling effect.
Dress and bandage the wound.
Cover the wound with a non-stick dressing and use a bandage to keep it in place.1
Rest and diet to promote healing.
Rest and a healthy diet help promote wound healing.1
Close the wound.
To promote healing of an open wound, bring the edges together.1
First-aid essentials for the weekend warrior
Do you love a good physical challenge, but could you do without the minor annoyances like bruises, cuts, burns and scratches? Here are some first-aid essentials for acute wound care that you should have in your kit:3-5
- Antiseptic products for disinfection: Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) offers a range of products for wound care, such as ointment, solution, dry powder spray. These products contain povidone-iodine, an antiseptic that kills 99.99% of bacteria, fungi and viruses to help prevent infection based on lab data of tested pathogens.2
- antiseptic ointment for burns – e.g., Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) 10% Ointment
- antiseptic cream for burns – e.g., Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) 5% Cream
- antiseptic solution for cuts and abrasions – e.g., Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) 10% Wound Solution
- Absorbent compress dressings, bandages, gauze pads, roller bandage and adhesive cloth tape to cover and protect different types of open wounds
- Pack sterile non-latex gloves and antiseptic hand cleansers – e.g., Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) 7.5% Skin Cleanser to keep skin clean and ensure you have germ-free hands if you need to treat a wound. Note: Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) 7.5% Skin Cleanser is not recommended for continuous daily use throughout the year.
- Pain relievers
- An instant cold compress
- Tweezers
Wound care for athletes: managing injuries to optimize healing and performance
For athletes or fitness enthusiasts, wounds can affect your performance and recovery. To get back to what you love, try these tips for acute wound care for athletes6,7:
Supplies.
Stock cleansing agents (such as antiseptic skin cleaners), debridement solutions, and dressings. Other items to include are sterile gloves, face or eye shields, and biohazard containers.
Cleansing.
Clean your injury to promote proper wound healing. Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) can be used to cleanse acute, traumatic, contaminated wounds.
Debridement.
Remove dead or damaged tissue, germs, and debris from the wound. This helps prevent infection and promote healing.
Dressings.
Dressings should be used to cover wounds as they will help the skin heal.
Follow-up.
The Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Wound Care range provides you with peace of mind to push yourself forward every day.
