[pct-l] Wound closer

[Donna Saufley]

Amanda,

In the Wilderness First Aid class I recently took (second time), they
discouraged the use of adhesives/glue and instead recommended "steri-strips"
which look like strips of medical tape about 1/8th" - 1/16th" wide.  They
work similar to butterfly closures.  Over that goes a waterproof clear
adhesive pad (Nexcare/3M puts one out that's "breathable, keeps out dirt and
germs, waterproof...").  Most important was irrigation of wounds with clean
water before closing them up.

I'm carrying a few more first aid items than before, and truly hope they are
packweight that never gets used.  

L-Rod
-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Amanda L Silvestri
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:34 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Wound closer

Does anyone have experience comparing Super Glue to surgical Topical Skin
Adhesive for wound closer.  Does anyone know how or where to get Topical
Skin Adhesive?  I see references to it on the WEB but it looks like you have
to be a doctor to buy it.
   
  Thanks
   
  Amanda
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