Pacific Paddler magazine - June 2012 - (Page 40)

What is a 'staph' infection? “Staff”), bacteria is a common germ that can live on the surface of even healthy skin. It becomes Staphylococcus, (or “Staph”, pronounced Cat Cullison, and Ryan Bristol, both PT, DPT at Jaco Rehab How to prevent it dirty. onds and dry with clean, disposable towel. You Wash your hands for at least 15 – 30 sec- can use hand sanitizer if your hands aren’t visibly Keep cuts/abrasions covered with a sterile, Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival a problem when the bacteria invades an entry site into the body, such as an open wound and develops into an infection. Some forms, such as MRSA, may be resistant dry bandage until it is healed. Pus from infected sores can carry staph bacteria, and proper bandaging of wounds will help prevent the bacteria you are in the ocean! to antibiotics and can spread through the blood stream to other parts of the body. Other common forms, such as impetigo, will not heal without topical medications prescribed by your doctor. from spreading. Use waterproof bandages when Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, How does it spread sheets, razors, clothing, and athletic equipment. Staph can spread on these objects and spread from person to person. est route for staph to spread is through direct Staph can be highly contagious. The easi- contact with the infection or wound, or by using contact with the bacteria. personal devices such as razors that have been in body of disease-causing bacteria is to drink plenty of fluids. Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Drink water. The best way to flush or rid the Danny Ching took second and prize money to boot, then the next day, he was competing in the Steinlager Molokai Relay This is why having an open wound in the water Some forms of staph can live in the ocean. How to treat it How to recognize it and tenderness. isn’t always a good plan. your doctor to treat staph infection. Antibiotic medication can be prescribed by The doctor might want to drain the staph that resembles a pimple with surrounding redness Fancy words are “abscesses” or “boils”. Drainage or pus is typically present. There is normally a localized collection of pus infection by making an incision into the sore to rid fluid that has collected there. Staph infections can vary in form and severity, Video of the SUP Survivor race and an OC6 sprint. Tahiti verses Hawaii? but it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms so you can treat it right away. We hope this helps you stay safe and staph-free! Winners Got cash and bragging rights 40 Pacific Paddler - June 2012 http://www.jacorehab.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pacific Paddler magazine - June 2012

Pacific Paddler cover June 2012
Contents (video)
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association - States (video)
Kauai World Challenge
Steinlager Kaiwi Channel Solo OC1
Steinlager Kaiwi Channel Relay (video)
The fourth annual OluKai Ho’olaule’a
Koa Kai Laulima (video)
Kala'iomalulani Race (video)
Maui Canoe and Kayak Club (MCKC)
Live paddling on iPhone
Honoring Aunty Mary Kaipo Malama Serrao
West Coast racing scene in Canada
HIPA is no more
Aloha Aka Hemmings (video)
Hawai’i Adaptive Paddling Association - new start
Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival (video)
What is a 'staph' infection?

Pacific Paddler magazine - June 2012