Be careful when ingesting locally-prepared foods and beverages when traveling in foreign environments.
bottles and heated drinks and peeled or cooked foods are less likely to contain GI pathogens.
Cold beverages, ice cubes, undercooked or raw foods more likely to infect traveller.
When treating traveller's diarrhea, focus on replacing fluids lost in high volume stool.
Those affected should increase fluids intake, and avoid sharing food or water supply with those not experiencing symptoms.
Consider antibiotics in certain cases, and strive for symptomatic treatment.
Consider medical care for anyone who has atypical abdominal pain or those prescribed proton pump inhibiting medication (PPI).
Can improvise a splint from numerous materials available at hand if no SAM splints are available.
Use cold packs with caution to avoid chemical burns or frostbite.
Can submerge affected extremity in cold stream.
Monitor extremity for signs of compromised circulation, as this is a medical emergency requiring extraction and transfer to medical facility as soon as possible.
Wear footwear that is comfortable and "broken-in" prior to trip.  Avoid new footwear as shoes that have never been worn can quickly cause blisters.
Keep socks dry and clean at all times; pack backup pair if possible.
Prevent blisters by minimizing friction points (moleskin, bandages, petroleum jelly, for example).
Trim toenails prior to trip.
Can close minor skin wounds with super glue.
Main goals of treating wounds in the austere environment are cleanliness and hemostasis.
Decision to close deeper wounds depends on remaining duration of trip, distance from medical facility, and risk of infection if wound is left open.
Irrigate with sterile water is preferable, but if non is available, copious irrigation with non-sterile water is better than not irrigating a wound.
Adhesive bandages are extremely useful in<unk>  setting as they can close a wound as well as create a barrier to prevent contamination of wound.
OTC ointments such as hydrocortisone and Benadryl cream are beneficial to keep in medical kit
Participants with a history of insect allergy should cary epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) in their personal medical kit to prevent anaphylaxis in the event of a sting/bite.
Topical corticosteroids useful for insect bites and/or contact dermatitis.
OTC medications such as NSAID, acetaminophen, and aspirin can provide adequate analgesia for common complaints such as headache or muscle ache.
Can consider bringing opioid analgesics in the event a more invasive procedure such as suturing or fracture splinting should be required.
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