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I’m typically one against buying meds and such but this seems pretty straight forward in regards to treating some wounds/lacerations without a bunch of medical background.

So for those that want to invest a few bucks...

https://zipstitch.us/products/zipstitch-laceration-kit
$30

Steep but for someone that wants a full med kit.




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Steri strips and duct tape, but I’m a cheap ass


Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:38 pm
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Interesting concept. I prefer the butterflies/super glue/duct tape method myself, but this product could be helpful if you're trying to patch up something that's difficult to reach or you only have one hand free to do the patching (and no helpers nearby).

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Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:46 pm
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I just got 14 stiches a few weeks ago, once the top 9 were pulled it kept bleeding. Tried these and they worked suprisingly well, pulled off hair ever day to clean.

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Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:55 pm
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Ouch!

Not sure what you were doing, but whatever it was, you weren't very good at it :bigsmile:

Those look like Walgreen's version of Steri-strips....good things to have.

Only difference, for me, is that Steri-strips are sealed a little better, so they last longer when stored.

No, they don't go 'bad', per se, but the packaging on others allows more air in, so they deteriorate quicker over time.

Also, once applied, Steri stays on longer.

I have used a lot of Steri-Strips...even to keep an open wound together for months after surgery for MRSA...


Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:01 pm
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Lol,I was being dumb trying to drive my quad up a 8' or so very steep ledge. Figured more throttle would either make it or flip and was ready but bailed the wrong direction after an odd bounce and it flipped over and landed on me. Bought some butterfly's too but didn't use them. In the process of trying to make kits for all my vehicles since I'm always alone and doing fun stuff.

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Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:10 pm
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Well, clearly I was wrong...

You ARE good, otherwise you would have been hurt much worse :bigsmile:

Points for effort :thumbsup2:


Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:15 pm
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Another option, but I've no idea how good these are - little product information. Some youtube vid's, looks kinda fun.

https://www.chinookmed.com/01820/skin-stapler-25-staples.html


Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:23 pm
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Celox, ever try taping a bloody wound shut with blood all over the surface you want the tape to stick too?

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super glue...

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