Paper Tape Prevents Foot Blisters: Randomized Prevention Trial Assessing Paper Tape in Endurance Distances II (Pre-TAPED II)

Abstract

implicit hazards associated with the boat maneuvering and exposure to the elements. Nonetheless, there have been significant tragedies. Recent improvements in safety gear and advances in technology have allowed for more acute medical management of sailors. Objective.-This study investigates the relative frequency of injuries and illnesses sustained during offshore sailboat racing in the Great Lakes, which has never been reported. These results will be compared with those published in a study that investigated the same occurrences during the Newport Bermuda ocean race to determine whether there is a difference in frequency or type found on the open ocean versus the Great Lakes. Methods.-The study design was prospective, descriptive, and observational. Surveys were self-reported and collected after the race from the boat representative. De-identified data were entered into a Microsoft Excel database and analyzed by a professional statistician. Results.-In 2013, representatives of 164 boats responded to the survey in one offshore race, which represented 1260 sailors; 146 illnesses were reported, and 9 boats reported at least 1 injury. In 2014, representatives of 435 boats responded to the survey in two offshore races, which represented 3525 sailors. The 2014 data are still being analyzed. Conclusions.-The 2013 rate of injury and illnesses in the Great Lakes was significant at 125 per 1000 races per sailor when compared with the Newport Bermuda race at only 12. Injuries in the form of contusions were most common in the Great Lakes races as opposed to lacerations in the ocean races, and seasickness was the most common illness in both environments. Background.-The provision of life-saving medical care in austere environments requires rescue team training in a simulated setting. Not every rescue organization has the capability to train in the field owing to weather, limited budgets, or schedule constraints. Objective.-We developed a competency-based curriculum for patient care providers using an indoor, easily reproducible,

First-Aid Treatment for Friction Blisters

“…This might explain the difference in infection rate after treatment with adhesive tape, which was 0.3% according to Roos and van Setten and 16.5% in our study. Recently, Lipman et al (10) found that the use of tape in prevention of friction blisters led to a significant reduction in blister formation of 40%.…”

“…To date, only limited research has been conducted to examine different treatment regimens for friction blisters (4,5). Most studies that examined friction blisters have been performed within the military (2,6,8) or in athletes (1,10), with a high homogeneity for age and physical activity levels and with a primary focus on prevention of blisters. Consequently, the purpose of the current study was to prospectively compare the efficacy of fixation dressing versus adhesive tape in first aid treatment of friction blisters.…”

Prevention of Friction Blisters in Outdoor Pursuits: A Systematic Review

“…32 This is reflected in the relative quality of methodology and/or reporting displayed in the manuscripts of Van Tiggelen et al 26 and Lipman. 18,30 Limitations exist to the present review. Although criteria and methods of analysis were documented in a written protocol, our study design was not formally registered before implementation.…”

Pain Is Inevitable But Suffering Is Optional: Relationship of Pain Coping Strategies to Performance in Multistage Ultramarathon Runners

“…Following precedent established in prior research, for analytic purposes we collapsed participant data across the 3 races into a single cohort owing to the similar logistical demands and history of similar participant characteristics. 1,27 -29…”

“…Following precedent established in prior research, for analytic purposes we collapsed participant data across the 3 races into a single cohort owing to the similar logistical demands and history of similar participant characteristics. 1,[27][28][29] All race entrants were offered the opportunity to participate in the study at the time of mandatory prerace check-in. Those who met inclusion criteria (age 18 y, able to read and write in English to be able to answer study questionnaires) signed an informed consent form and completed a demographics questionnaire.…”