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You know, at some point in time, all of us are going to incur some type of medical problem
or minor injury. I am Captain Joe Bruni. And what I want to talk about is how to treat
a stubbed toe. Stubbed toe can be a pretty painful experience. The first step is to evaluate
to see if there's actually been a wound created after the toe has been damaged or stubbed.
If there's been a wound, clean the wound out to remove any dirt or debris that may have
gotten into the wound to prevent secondary forms of infection from occurring. Some type
of soap and water or antiseptic solution for first aid can be used to clean the wound area.
Then ice can be applied to reduce swelling and pain. Ice should be applied in twenty
minute increments of twenty minutes on, and twenty minutes off to avoid having some type
of cold injury from the ice pack itself occur. After the application of ice, the tow could
be splinted, or taped to the toe next to it to reduce mobility and keep that toe from
flexing or bending. Over the next few days, rest and avoid using that toe until the healing
process takes place and has occurred. I'm Captain Joe Bruni. Stay safe, and we'll see
you next time.