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'''Butterfly stitches''' are generally thin adhesive strips which can be used to close small wounds. They are applied across the laceration in a manner which pulls the skin on either side of the wound together. They are not true [[sutures]], but can often be used in addition to, or in place of real sutures for small wounds. Butterfly stitches can be advantageous in that they do not need a medical professional to be placed or removed, and are thus a common item in [[first_aid_kit|first aid kits]]. They are made by a number of manufacturers, under multiple names, including 'butterfly bandages' and [[Steri strip]]. | '''Butterfly stitches''' are generally thin adhesive strips which can be used to close small wounds. They are applied across the laceration in a manner which pulls the skin on either side of the wound together. They are not true [[sutures]], but can often be used in addition to, or in place of real sutures for small wounds. Butterfly stitches can be advantageous in that they do not need a medical professional to be placed or removed, and are thus a common item in [[first_aid_kit|first aid kits]]. They are made by a number of manufacturers, under multiple names, including 'butterfly bandages' and [[Steri strip]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:15, 8 August 2012
Overview
Butterfly stitches are generally thin adhesive strips which can be used to close small wounds. They are applied across the laceration in a manner which pulls the skin on either side of the wound together. They are not true sutures, but can often be used in addition to, or in place of real sutures for small wounds. Butterfly stitches can be advantageous in that they do not need a medical professional to be placed or removed, and are thus a common item in first aid kits. They are made by a number of manufacturers, under multiple names, including 'butterfly bandages' and Steri strip.