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Prevention is certainly better than cure, in a wilderness setting the danger of infected wounds and insect bites are one of the biggest dangers. So proper protection when working with blades and insect repellent are a must. Some infections can be treated symptomatically a patient with a fever should...

The British National Formulary (BNF) is the best drug book you can get in the UK. You can sometimes pick up free copies from Doctors and Chemists as they always use the most recent one and old ones are often discarded. Worth asking they often will give them away if you say your a student on some rel...

Another one for the Library, thanks for posting link

It Is possible to buy antibiotic cream but oral antibiotics are far better but need a prescription.

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There Is a big difference between an annoying localised reaction such as redness and swelling and true anaphylaxis which is life threatening. For the former you need antihistamines oral is best but a topical cream may assist as well. Calamine or Eurax will help with the itch but not the cause. For a...

I wouldn't put alcohol in a wound but it's ok for cleaning the skin surface before puncturing or cutting it. This prevents surface bacteria from entering through the hole

If you don't have any specialist products or means to close it, plenty if clean water is the may to go. Then pack and cover it.

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Wilderness and Survival Medicine Course The aim of the course is to provide the expedition medic with a range of skills to care for expedition members with a range of problems. It is not a replacement for professional medical care but will enable medics to deal with a variety of medical conditions a...

It's the depth that often dictates the method of closure a deep wound needs the bottom edges brought together as if a space is left it can trap bacteria. suturing is the best alternative, for superficial cuts a variety of methods can be used some have a better long term cosmetic appearance than othe...