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dopey In a blaze of stupid (the details of which I shall not go into), I managed to put a nice slice into my finger. And, of course, I have no band-aids. So, we went out to Walgreen's to get band-aids and anitseptic. While I'm there, I see liquid bandages. Finger slices being difficult to keep properly bandaged (at least for me), I decided to get some, plus it had antiseptic as part of it.
Pluses - waterproof, flexible, clear&shiny, smells of clove oil
Minuses - It reminds me of when I used to play with glue as a kid, so I keep wanting to play with it; it smells of clove oil. I like clove but not when mixed with cranberry juice or lasagna or most other foods and drinks.
October 20 2005, 06:51:08 UTC 6 years ago
Carpenter first aid
You went to get a Band-aid? I guess I never taught you the right way to handle a cut in the absence of Band-aids.A bit of paper towel (or tissue paper, just so long as it's soft and absobent. You wouldn't want to use writing paper) and some tape. I prefer electrical tape, or masking tape, whichever is more convienient. Place the paper against the cut, then use the tape to hold it in place. Make certain that when you wrap the tape, wrap it tight enough to keep some pressure on the cut, but not enough where you totally cut off the circulation. Voila, instant Band-aid.
The strility feature of a "real" Band-aid is a nice feature, but unless you're getting your paper from the trash can or some such, your body should be able to deal with any minor bacteria that *might* be present. Remember, bacteria have to eat to survive, and they don't eat paper. I've been doing this for many years, and never gotten sick or infected.
Granted, our common female parental unit tends to get *discomforted* when I do this, but it works.
Just a hint for next time, in case the store is closed or otherwise unavailable.
Oh, and I've learned that Neosporin works very well, too.
October 20 2005, 16:13:03 UTC 6 years ago
Re: Carpenter first aid
Actually, I started with tissue paper, but Zhutki kept trying to eat it.