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Blist-O-Ban is another brainchild of Sam Scheinberg, inventor of the SAM Splint. The reviews we've received on this product range from the mildly enthusiastic to the ... well, wildly enthusiastic! Our experience tends toward the latter; this is one of those products that can transform the comfort level of anyone who works or plays on their feet for long periods of time. The New York Times did a gear review on blister treatments, and we were not surprised that Blist-O-Ban came out on top by a wide margin.
The key to the Blist-O-Ban's efficacy is its patented
"BursaTek" dome. This is a thin yet strong, multi-layered slightly loose "bursa" that emulates an actual blister. This dome gently deflects and dissipates friction and shear forces that would otherwise effect the blister it is protecting. There is a
strong adhesive on the areas around the dome, with paper backing
that peels off prior to application. Once properly applied it sticks very well, and should last more than a day. It will protect the blister or hot-spot without adding unnecessary bulk.
Try it - if you suffer from blisters, you'll be amazed. The secret to long term use is careful application. We offer alcohol wipes and tincture of benzoin ampules here, as they can help extend the useful life of a Blist-O-Ban bandage. Use the alcohol wipe to clean and dry the area where the adhesive will go, and use the tincture of benzoin in the same area to enhance adhesion. Also, dusting with foot powder or baby powder after application will help keep the edges from trying to roll up. If applied perfectly, one Blist-O-Ban bandage can last over a week.
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From BioOne, published by the Wilderness Medical Society:
Efficacy of a New Blister Prevention Plaster Under Tropical Conditions
Methods.—Questionnaires were completed by 100 male recruits,
and the same 100 were entered into a field trial. Due to illness, 2 did
not complete the study. Premarch foot condition was documented. Each
participant acted as his own control. Foot side and plaster site were
randomly selected, and plasters were applied according to a strict
protocol. Participants were re-examined for blisters after a 16-km hike
with pack, and the condition of the feet was documented. A χ2 test was used to analyze the results. Results.—Ninety-eight
volunteers with 101 Blist-O-Ban application sites participated.
Twenty-seven participants developed a total of 46 blisters. Heel and toe
blisters accounted for more than half of all blisters. None of the
bandage application sites developed blisters, and 99 out of 101 bandages
remained well adhered to the application sites. Conclusions.—When
applied according to strict protocol, the new blister prevention
bandage remained well-adhered to application sites and prevented the
formation of foot blisters even in humid tropical conditions.
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