tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post7351870723511483053..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Superglue for Small WoundsFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-34035956582787758332011-02-22T14:23:59.381-08:002011-02-22T14:23:59.381-08:00Well, since 'natural' clotting was mention...Well, since 'natural' clotting was mentioned, we always keep cayenne capsules 1000 IU's on hand. I take one before going to my dentist - on a side note kiddies, PLEASE take care of your teeth, that way you are not putting your dentists grandkids through school - sorry. ANYWAY, cayenne pepper is a great blood clotting agent. YOU CAN use it topically (into open wound) but dang man, it DOES burn. Have you ever gotten jalpeno juice in a cut on your finger? Same thing only hurts worse. But it does clot the wound.<br /><br />jim <br />dencoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-42341240477656423282011-02-21T15:43:41.833-08:002011-02-21T15:43:41.833-08:00EMT Gel. Used it on my dogs, and me. It says it ...EMT Gel. Used it on my dogs, and me. It says it works with the blood to form a plug and encourages natural blood clot formation.<br /><br />I have used it on my cuts (less than 3mm deep.<br /><br />I am not a medical pro, so YMMV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-38177569252409231642011-02-20T20:58:33.529-08:002011-02-20T20:58:33.529-08:00I have dermabond in my large first aid kit. Medic...I have dermabond in my large first aid kit. Medical grade - about $10 per (tiny) vial. I tested it on a cut that was marginal for needing stitches - it works great and lasts for 2 weeks compared to only days for superglue. There are also less costly dermabond alternatives available but still designed for skin and less chance of irritation. Source? A local medical supply company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-80565233054732785142011-02-20T11:11:07.398-08:002011-02-20T11:11:07.398-08:00Use the Super Glue GEL. Works great on ALL wounds...Use the Super Glue GEL. Works great on ALL wounds. Works greats on tear, cuts, punctures, etc.<br /><br />Works great on our dogs.<br /><br />We always have multiple tubes in each of our med kits. We have SEVERAL med kits.<br /><br />Also, several other things you might want to also know about. <br /><br />We use loads of vet supplies for our first aid kit. Vet wrap is an EXCELLENT flexible bandage and works great on pets or humans and cheaper than cloth wrap bandages - which also will need athletic tape to keep the cloth tape in place - we buy this by the case.<br /><br />Also consider 'Underwrap' which is a light weight bandage that is a great replacement for lighter cloth bandage wraps. Much cheaper than cloth. <br /><br />Also, there is flexible cloth wrap TAPE that is helpful if you have pets that are problematic with wounds (one of ours is).<br /><br />Plus you would be surprised at how many of human meds are taken by pets. AND the pet meds (the same med) ARE MUCH CHEAPER. Plus you can get human meds much cheaper at places like Walmart. We get one med from Walmart for about half what our vet could sell it to us for. HE TOLD US to go to Walmart.<br /><br />jim w<br />Denver, CoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-65138979857223639792011-02-19T14:26:20.859-08:002011-02-19T14:26:20.859-08:00Superglue works fine, I've used it many times ...Superglue works fine, I've used it many times & keep a tube in my car's first aid kit.<br /><br />Petroleum jelly, or Vaseline, actually <i>heals</i> small wounds fastest, in my experience.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16044176148357027220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-65437604007540767112011-02-19T13:55:25.827-08:002011-02-19T13:55:25.827-08:00Oh, I should mention we're currently using Hyd...Oh, I should mention we're currently using Hydrogen Peroxide for small wounds, scrapes, and cuts. I checked out how that <a href="http://communities.healia.com/?q=questions/communities/which-better-scapes-and-cuts-betadine-or-peroxide" rel="nofollow">compares to Betadine</a> and they're pretty close. Betadine has the edge with deeper wounds though. I'll probably keep using Hydrogen Peroxide for small wounds and Betadine for anything bigger.<br /><br />JOhnJohn Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777581153829332513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-86186973280684974772011-02-19T13:51:16.917-08:002011-02-19T13:51:16.917-08:00There are several types of cyanacrolates. Those ma...There are several types of cyanacrolates. Those marketed as super glue, crazy glue, etc.. are not the best for wounds because of heating, <a href="http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2187/was-super-glue-invented-to-seal-battle-wounds-in-vietnam" rel="nofollow">formaldehyde byproducts</a>, and skin irritation. In the US, there are several cyanacrolates for use on wounds. I love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Bandage-Antiseptic-1-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001G7QRF8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298152132&sr=8-2" rel="nofollow">New Skin</a> and I know Band-aid brand has another similar brand out.<br /><br />Also, Aron, thanks for the comment on Betadine. I'll add that to the medicine cabinet.<br /><br />JOhnJohn Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777581153829332513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-27989778564552298502011-02-19T12:33:26.603-08:002011-02-19T12:33:26.603-08:00I think you should also mention Betadine.
I disinf...I think you should also mention <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betadine" rel="nofollow">Betadine</a>.<br />I disinfects perfectly and does it without pain. Kids will love it instead of alcohol!<br />In a SHTF situation, I would put a few drops of it into deeper woulds as well, rather than risk a serious infection. (I always put some on the smaller wounds I treat at home)<br />It also works against fungi.Aronnoreply@blogger.com