Interesting first aid idea

[Floorguy]

Saw this and thought others might find it interesting it's a field improvised "suture" idea.

The Duct Tape Rx for a Sticky Situation | How To Articles - In The Same Boat: Paddling.net

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[the big Mao]

should work. our helo guys used duct tape in Viet Nam to repair (temporarily, one always hoped!) battle damaged rotors on the Hueys.

 

[wyodog]

good post thanks

 

[Travis Bertrand]

hmmmm

 

[5shot]

Once you have it snugged up, a drop or two of super glue and you are really set.

 

[the big Mao]

Once you have it snugged up, a drop or two of super glue and you are really set.

True! I'd completely forgotten about super glue!!

 

[The John]

There is actually a super glue meant to be used on humans. I have some in my med kit, as I would rather do that then break out a suture.

 

[jwatts]

I can't tell you how many times I have superglued a cut, wrapped with electrical tape, and kept going. Those 2 things have a spot in my first aid kit.

 

[striker3]

Dermabond or Vetbond are the medical grade super glue. But unless you have a hook up, the medical grade ones are pricey. In a back country situation, everyday superglue will get you closed up.

 

[CorbLand]

There is always a roll of electrical tape in my pack. Always have a couple feet of 20lbs test in there as well. They come in handy more times than you would think.