What do butterfly bandages do?

‌Butterfly stitches, also known as “Steri-Strips”, are adhesive bandages used to close small, shallow wounds. Butterfly stitches are an alternative to traditional needle and thread sutures, which are useful in cases that a wound is large, uneven, or bleeding heavily.

How do you use butterfly tape?

Position the butterfly stitch across the middle of the cut to hold the edges together, not lengthwise. Stick half the bandage on one side of the cut. Bring the other half over the cut, tight enough to hold the edges of skin together, and stick it to the other side of the cut.

When can I remove butterfly bandage?

Always put the butterfly bandage across a cut, not lengthwise, to hold the edges together. Watch for signs of infection. If an infection develops under a bandage, you may need to see your doctor. Take the bandage off and leave it off whenever you are sure the wound will not become irritated or dirty.

How long to leave butterfly bandage on?

You should leave the strips on for five to seven days, but since butterfly stitches are partly transparent, you can still examine the cut daily to look for signs of infection or signs that the strips are not closing the wound properly.

What is butterfly Band Aid?

Butterfly Wound Closures – Butterfly Bandaids, or Butterfly stitches are thin adhesive strips used to close small wounds. Butterfly Bandages are applied across the laceration in a manner which pulls the skin on either side of the wound together.

What is a butterfly dressing?

A butterfly bandage is used to pull the edges of a short laceration together. Typically, a butterfly is used for a small cut that tends to gape a bit. The edges of the cut must be sharp, not rough or irregular. (See the laceration information in the injuries section.) Because the butterfly dressing does NOT stretch,…

What is a butterfly suture?

The butterfly suture technique is a buried technique designed for wounds under moderate to marked tension. It is best utilized on the trunk and shoulders, where the combination of a thick dermis and the need for marked tension relief make it an occasionally useful approach. ++.