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I bought a small bottle today for my kit. They use it in hospitals.

What do you think?

Can't hurt.

It works, I keep it my truck. work with razor knives.

It works.

Absolutely. Great way to close up a wound especially when stitches aren’t an immediate option

Quick clot is good also. Make sure you have glue for skin....aka dermabond or similar, not over the counter super glue. Also clean wound prior to using, otherwise you may get a nasty infection.

The rule of medicine that is always correct: First, do no harm. If you don't have training in wound care stick to bandaids and steristrips. Knowledge solves problems, gear makes you feel good. There is a ton of good info available on the internet if you want to learn.

mike r

Sounds like a great idea. I knew they had that glue in hospitals but are we talking regular old super glue? I always thought the hospitals had some special medical grade stuff without all the nasty chemicals. But I know nothing of all this. Is super glue safe on skin? Sounds great if it is.

How do medical professionals feel about it? What do they say when someone shows up with a wound super-glued together?

Jake's wife is a surgical nurse, she tells me they use it. I'm sure I'd only use it in a dire emergency, then to a hospital as soon as possible.

they have glue especially for skin but regular old super glue will work if its all you have.

Do they clean the wound first or seal the pathogens in?

I've used it a few times to seal deep penetrating corneal wounds, but if it's a perforation, they will need most likely need intraocular antibiotics injected. Some topicals can penetrate to deep corneal wound bacteria.

I use super glue frequently for cuts and have put a few stitches in myself . Great for those splits in the tips of fingers too. Another product besides Quick-Clot that fits in small First Aid Kits is available at Walgreens. Called Wound Seal. It comes in a small plastic container with 4-6 small packets that you open individually and pour on a cut.It stops bleeding and forms a false scab.

After sewing myself up with a suture needle for horses and 2# mono fishing line, I got my doctor to write a script for a couple of suture kits that can be bought from a medical supply house.You can also get a few vials of deadening agent and syringes, but I prefer to just sew a wound up and dispense with the syringe.Some wounds don't lend themselves to super glue

The "do no harm", is the 64 dollar question. Bleed to death? I also have blood clotting powder, that can case a stroke.

I pray I, or any of us never need them.

If you’re about to bleed to death, you need a tourniquet before you need krazy glue.

A couple of Little Debbie oatmeal creme pies is always good to keep in your kit too.

As someone said Super Glue isn't always the best for larger injuries. Another option is Saran Wrap. Wrap it around the appendage that is bleeding, snug enough to hold things together and get to some help.
I don't think Super Glue is what they use in the hospitals. I believe it's especially formulated for medical needs. Not positive on that though.

Buy gear instead of gaining knowledge, it is much easier. Blood clotting powder? Imagine the effect of the wind blowing into your eyes. You pray, I'll learn. One thing I have learned in life is that the easy way is rarely the best way. This is the information age, learning has never been easier, the innanets have value for those that make the effort.


mike r

I have used it for such - it works.

They make liquid bandaid in a small bottle. Works great for the little owies! Leave the super glue for what it's made for.....