On day three of a five-day walk, a small blister on the heel, ignored on day one and torn on day two, has turned angry and red. The skin round it is hot and swollen, and a faint red line is creeping up the back of the calf. The walker feels shivery and unwell. Nothing about this started as an emergency: it was a hotspot, a rub, a few minutes…
In this lesson
Burns and scalds
When to get medical help
Blisters and hotspots
Foot care on long and wet trips
Cleaning wounds
Closing and dressing wounds in the field
Recognising wound infection
Eye injuries and grit
Check yourself
Key points
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