INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Fish hooks are really dirty. They have been in pond or lake water, filled with bacteria, algae, pond scum and whatever else is living in there. Use a saline solution liberally on the wound to disinfect it immediately after getting the hook out.  If you don’t have saline solution on hand, beverages with a high alcoholic content, like vodka or rum, will work in a pinch. This is not an ideal solution, but most fishermen are more likely to have alcohol on their boats than saline solution.  Hydrogen peroxide has long been used to disinfect fresh wounds. However, recent studies have shown this product to be largely ineffective. Some studies even suggest that it can cause more damage to the injured area than good. You will want to rinse out the wound with cool water and antibacterial soap as soon as possible. If you don’t have these things on the boat with you, a bottle of drinking water is a temporary solution until you can reach medical supplies.  Wash the wound out as soon as possible after the hook is removed. This will go a long way in helping to avoid infection. Apply antibiotic cream and a bandage. Once you have disinfected and cleaned the wound, apply an antibiotic cream or ointment and attach a clean bandage to the wound. This will help kill any remaining bacteria and help to keep the wound free of dirt.  Change the bandage often and allow the wound to breathe from time to time.  You may need to get stitches is the wound is particularly deep or large. Fishing hooks are often rusty. Even if the hook doesn’t appear to be rusty, it can still carry tetanus bacteria. So, get a tetanus shot. While no one likes getting shots, it is far better to err on the side of caution because going through treatment once you have contracted rabies is very unpleasant. You have 72 hours to get a tetanus shot after injuring yourself. Most injuries caused by fishing hooks, once sanitized, present very few problems. However, you will want to keep an eye on your wound to make sure it is healing properly. Some signs of infection to look for are:  The wound is not healing Swelling Oozing or seeping fluids or blood Warmth emanating from the wound Throbbing at the wound site Red streaks extending out from the wound site If you notice any of these signs, seek immediate medical attention.

SUMMARY: Disinfect the wound. Wash the wound quickly. Get a tetanus shot. Monitor the wound.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The booster goes into the tank before you add the fuel. Pop off the cap and pour in the amount you need, based on the back of the bottle. This process ensures that the booster will get mixed into the gas properly, as pouring in the gas will stir up the booster. Once you've got the booster in the tank, all you need to do is add the regular gas on top of it. Keep in mind that your octane level will be the octane number of the gas you're buying plus the amount the octane booster ups your level. Therefore, if you're buying 93 gas and you add a booster that increases it by 3, your level will be 96. Higher octane gas burns more slowly, making it less likely to knock, which is only beneficial if your car needs a higher octane level. You'll get the best performance out of the product if you use it within a year. While some boosters will last longer than a year, it goes bad faster when it's not stored in ideal conditions, such as not in its original container. Some boosters are light sensitive, so it's important that you keep them in the original container. Also, follow any other recommendations on the back of the bottle about storing the mixture. When adding an octane booster, it's a good idea to use them up quickly. If you have a car that you don't use much, only add as much as you need for the amount of fuel you're planning to use. Many boosters are ethanol based, and as they sit in your tank, their drawbacks become more of a problem. Buy what you're going to use in the short term, and try to mostly use it up. For instance, ethanol isn't as efficient as other types of gasoline, and that becomes worse over time. It's not as efficient because it burns more slowly, causing a slight reduction in the power.

SUMMARY:
Pour the booster into the gas tank. Add the gas. Use the booster within a year. Keep the booster in the original container. Try not to leave the octane booster in your tank for extended periods.