Stop the blood flow. When considering whether to use butterfly stitches to close a wound youll first want to.
The first thing to do when treating any wound is stop the blood flow by applying pressure preferably with a clean.
How to use a butterfly bandage.
Clean and disinfect the wound.
Fold the piece of tape in half so that the non sticky sides are against one another.
How to make a butterfly bandage.
Rinse the cut with cool water.
Apply the bandage accros the width of the cut.
How to apply a butterfly bandage step 1.
Cut off a piece of tape that is about 1 inch to 1 12 inches in length.
Gently rub soapy water on the skin surrounding the cut.
Using a clean cloth towel or bandage apply pressure for 5 minutes.
Take a cup full of cool water and pour it slowly over the injury.
This is the most important step for how to use a butterfly bandage.
Butterfly stitches are effective for holding together the clean edges.
To use a butterfly bandage first clean the wound thoroughly then use the adhesive of one side of the bandage to pull skin closer to the other to help close the gap and seal.
Next close the wound.
Wash the skin around the wound.
Cover with band aid or gauze optional.
Stop the flow of blood.
Cut a small triangular notch on one side of the tape beginning about a quarter of the way down from the.
Apply vitamin e optional.
Hold the wound shut with your fingers.
You see some medical professionals are beginning to discourage use of butterfly bandages because of risk of sepsis.
How to apply a butterfly bandage.
Part 1 putting a butterfly bandage on the wound 1.
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