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zakadamsgt
Apr 30, 2007, 6:04 PM
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Got my leg behind the rope on a roof and my hand opened up - I shoud know better, but I got the worst rope burn on my calf. How do you treat rope burns? I used bactine on site, then I put neosporin on it to keep it moist. I hope this one doesnt scab!
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alpinismo_flujo
Apr 30, 2007, 6:11 PM
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I've had a couple of burns over the years - I washed them with soap when I got home. That's about it.
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primus
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Had the same thing happen to me about a year ago right across my Achilles tendon--scar's still there. I don't know if there's much you can do about it. I don't mind my burn though--it's a good reminder to keep your feet in front of the rope!
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majid_sabet
Apr 30, 2007, 6:53 PM
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Did you get one of these ?
[URL=http://imageshack.us]
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rmsusa
Apr 30, 2007, 6:57 PM
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It's happened to me. Seems like you're doing the right thing. Keep it moist with ointment. Don't forget to cover it (gauze & tape). If you let it dry out, healing will be more painful and take longer.
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vtrescuekid
Apr 30, 2007, 8:20 PM
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For the first few days you want to keep it clean and clear of infection as that's your biggest concern. After a few days though you need to start letting it get air to heal. Sounds like you're gonna have a scar though. Rope burns tend to scar as they're caused by friction and not just a heat source.
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coastal_climber
Apr 30, 2007, 10:51 PM
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Suck it up princess!
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alxg
Apr 30, 2007, 10:59 PM
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2 words...climb on
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jakedatc
May 1, 2007, 12:22 AM
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majid_sabet wrote: Did you get one of these ? [URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3482/screenhunter001ns0tc3.jpg[/IMG]
since he said it was on his leg.. i doubt it. i knew you couldn't write, didn't know you couldn't read either 
OP sounds to me like you did everything you can do .. maybe cover it in a non stick bandage like Telfa. should be able to find them in any first aid section. That will keep the neosporin from getting everywhere and dirt etc from getting in.
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j_ung
May 1, 2007, 12:39 AM
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You should treat a rope burn as you would any other burn.
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epoch
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May 1, 2007, 12:42 AM
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Rope burn should be treated the same that you would treat any burn. Granted, the method of injury was caused by friction instead of a direct heat source. Most rope burn that I have encountered could be classified as a partial thickness burn (second degree); the treatment will be the same:
Assuming that you have completely cleaned and dried the wound, cover it with a soft, bulky dressing made of gauze or other cloth bandages, taking care to keep the dressing snug but not tight. If anteseptic cream such as silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is available, it should be applied under the dressing. An alternative is mupirocin iontment or cream, or bacitracin ointment. A nonadherent dressing layer directly over the ateiseptic is easier to change than coarse gauze. Another excellent covering is Spenco 2nd Skin underneath an absorbant sterile dressing. Due to its properties, as long as it doesnt dry out it will wick serum and secetions away from the wound and promotes wound healing. Other occlusive hydrogel-type dressings are NU-GEL and Hydrogel, which also absorb exuded fluid from the wounds.
Do not apply butter, lanolin, vitamin E cream, or any steroid preparation to a burn. These can inhibit wound healing, and may facilitate infections with increased scarring.
Ok, my smart minute is done...
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epoch
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rocknice2 wrote: epoch wrote: Ok, my smart minute is done... Cut and paste was taught in kindergarden. 
No, not cut and paste. I actually remember some really useful stuff from the many, many medical classes I've taken.
It's things like this that make me feel good about my ability to help that unfortunate schmuck in the wilderness.
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veggieweggie
May 1, 2007, 11:20 PM
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I got a rope burn right above my ankle leading in the gym... when I was at our school health clinic for a badly bruised foot (another climbing injury... ) she saw the scab and told me I needed to soak it and scrap the scab off (ouch) to keep it from scarring. It scarred anyways... oh well
So.. apparently scabs are bad, never realized...
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