On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:05:46 -0500, Ned Simmons
wrote:

Steri-Strips (3M tm) and tincture of benzoin will take care of many
lacerations that might otherwise require stitches. The Steri-Strips are
like fiberglass reinforced packing tape and the benzoin increases their
adhesion.

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/firstaid/cutfix.htm

This link says Mastisol is better than benzoin - I'll have to see if I
can find some for the backpacking first aid kit...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?
cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2745498&dopt=Abs tract

Ned Simmons


I recently had surgery to repair a cervical disc. The incision was in
my throat and steri-strips were all the surgeon used to close it.
Randy
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Randy Replogle