momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Apr 24, 2017 20:49:20 GMT
ds cut his finger at work Sat night. It wasn't bleeding and when I saw it briefly I couldn't tell the depth. Yesterday at work the goop let go and you can clearly tell it needed a stitch or two. Knowing it was too late for that we butterflied it and it looked good this morning. He's just in from work and said it's split open again (not bleeding.)
Seems like we'll gain some ground overnight only to have it undone when he works... So what do the peas think about liquid bandage type thing to seal it? It's a nice clean cut, nothing jagged, just deep and maybe 1/2 - 3/4" long. My big concern is germs - obviously it would be washed well, but concerns me anyhow.
What do the peas say, am I germ crazy or is it a bad idea to consider liquid bandage?
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Apr 24, 2017 20:52:56 GMT
I use to work in a warehouse attached office and had to go out there frequently and was also scratching or cutting myself on material. I kept a bottle of liquid bandage in my desk at all times. I would just clean it well with hydrogen peroxide, dry the area well, and apply a thin layer, let dry and do a second thin layer. Depending on how often the area is moving or gets washed it will need to be done once a day maybe twice. After a few days it should close enough on its own. Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2017 21:06:14 GMT
I wouldn't use either hydrogen peroxide or liquid bandage on a deep cut that should've had a stitch. Clean it with water and mild soap, rinse thoroughly, apply antibiotic ointment, put a butterfly or a gauze bandage on it. Most importantly, keep it clean and covered until it heals. He might want to wear a finger cot (condom) or a glove while working. Watch for infection (heat, redness, swelling, pus).
**I'm not a doctor and this is only my opinion**
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Post by warrior1991 on Apr 24, 2017 21:12:41 GMT
I have used liquid band-aid on paper cuts that were deeper than normal. It usually peeled off in a few hours. I have oily skin, so that could be why.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Apr 24, 2017 21:17:37 GMT
I dropped a knife on my toes and DH used liquid bandage to seal the cuts. Unfortunately, as liquid bandage is glorified super glue, in his haste to help, he glued all 5 of my toes together.
I know that doesn't really answer your question; just thought I'd share.
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Post by bc2ca on Apr 24, 2017 21:27:21 GMT
The second time DS ended up in the ER for stitches on his chin the ER used liquid glue instead. IIRC, we couldn't wash his face for almost a week to avoid splitting the wound open again. In addition to everything @scrubologist suggested, I would splint the finger to another one to reduce the chances of him bumping it and splitting open again.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2017 21:32:03 GMT
My husband loves this stuff.
Wash with plain soap, dry with clean cloth.
Then glue it together.
Did he have a tetanus shot lately?
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Apr 24, 2017 21:45:45 GMT
The second time DS ended up in the ER for stitches on his chin the ER used liquid glue instead. IIRC, we couldn't wash his face for almost a week to avoid splitting the wound open again. In addition to everything @scrubologist suggested, I would splint the finger to another one to reduce the chances of him bumping it and splitting open again. My kids have had the liquid glue done by their pediatrician when younger rather than stitches so I suppose it's not crazy for me to think it's ok to do to his finger  My husband loves this stuff. Wash with plain soap, dry with clean cloth. Then glue it together. Did he have a tetanus shot lately? He's good on tetanus, but good reminder! |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 24, 2017 21:52:30 GMT
My husband swears by the Liquid Bandaid stuff. He has used it on fairly deep cuts once or twice. It does often have to be reapplied a few times before the cut heals up enough not to get reopened.
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AmandaA
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Post by AmandaA on Apr 24, 2017 22:05:44 GMT
I don't know about the formula used in ERs and physician offices, but the stuff you buy at the drugstore BURNS like none other. It works for a paper cut but not much else IME. And fwiw- when my daughter had to have stitches last year our pediatrician told us that the glue is never a good choice for an area that moves a lot... it will split back open (unlike a stitch) and you are out of luck at that point. Apparently her son ended up with an ugly scar on his chin from failed glue, so it isn't as great as it sounds. It isn't easy but I agree with other posters who have suggested doing your best to immobilize it and support the wound.
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Post by hop2 on Apr 24, 2017 23:16:40 GMT
Well, there's always duct tape! lol my dad duct taped a cut that really should have been stitched. It healed but there was a scar. I don't really recommend it
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AmandaA
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Post by AmandaA on Apr 25, 2017 0:19:24 GMT
Well, there's always duct tape! lol my dad duct taped a cut that really should have been stitched. It healed but there was a scar. I don't really recommend it My dad did the same thing! And DH has come home on more than one occasion with a big was of shop towels or paper towels taped around a wound with whatever adhesive tape he could find... electrical, duct, gorilla. This nurse has given up trying to teach him proper first aid. |
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Post by hop2 on Apr 25, 2017 0:22:04 GMT
Well, there's always duct tape! lol my dad duct taped a cut that really should have been stitched. It healed but there was a scar. I don't really recommend it My dad did the same thing! And DH has come home on more than one occasion with a big was of shop towels or paper towels taped around a wound with whatever adhesive tape he could find... electrical, duct, gorilla. This nurse has given up trying to teach him proper first aid. On the plus side the duct tape serves to partially immobilize the area. |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 25, 2017 0:24:17 GMT
Well, there's always duct tape! lol my dad duct taped a cut that really should have been stitched. It healed but there was a scar. I don't really recommend it We always used superglue. I thought everybody did back then. Now that burns! |
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