Band-aids...

[myredracer]

Yup, band-aids, and not the hasty fix kind. Question is, why is it they make them so friggin' hard to open when you need one the most??

So you've cut your flesh somewhere, are bleeding all over and in a near state of shock and passing out and you've got to find the tiny little ends and open up the outer wrapper. As if that isn't enough of a challenge, then you have to get the protective covering off the sterile pad. And if you haven't passed out yet, the stupid sticky tape pieces can often stick together if you aren't careful enough and then you have to have a go at opening another band-aid.

Worst thing of all is if you've cut your hand you often have to do this entirely one-handed or perhaps along with your teeth. Grrrr....

Why can't they make a band-aid that is easy to open and apply? Or is there an easy to use one out there?? Just about finished my dream garage and want to mount a nice first aid kit on the wall and it got me thinking about problems I've had over the years with band-aids when I've had a bad cut (IIRC has happened more than a few times, lol).

I know there are band-aid dispensers but have no idea how well they work, if they're suitable for use in a dirty/dusty shop or if they are designed for mounting on a wall or to go in a kit or box.

 

[txvwnut]

Blue rag on a roll and electrical tape.

Cause we're men!

 

[rlitman]

I've never seen a bandaid easier to open than the normal kind. The waterproof ones my wife likes to use on the kids completely befuddle me. There are few things I can't do with my hands, and that's one of those tasks completely beyond my abilities.

As for bandaids in a shop, I suggest having around some cloth knuckle and butterfly bandages. The cloth ones are the only kind that flex right on the places that are most likely injured in a shop.

But more important than bandages in a first aid kit is some way to wash a wound. Is your shop heated? If so, some saline for an eye wash is a good idea too.

 

[Catadj78]

Blue rag on a roll and electrical tape.

Cause we're men!

done it many times

 

[ratdoggy]

Does your mommy spray Bactine and kiss your boo-boos too?
I've actually wondered why they are so damn hard to open myself

 

[Stuart in MN]

If you use them enough, you figure out how to open them quickly.

 

[PoorOwner]

Maybe just pre open a little?

You are supposed to treat a wound first
It's not duct tape to stop your bleeding

 

[Rrumbler]

Blue rag on a roll and electrical tape.

Cause we're men!

x-2.

The "Band-Aid" is for after the adrenalin wears off a bit. My first line fix has almost always been whatever reasonably clean rag or shop towel was handy, and a roll of electrical or duct tape; stem the copious loss of vital body fluid as quickly and as well as you can, calm down a bit, and then set about fixing the problem right. My Bride has gotten real good at responding to the sight of me walking in the door with blood all over me and a wad of shop towels or paper towel held on to one extremity or another.

 

[bczygan]

Here's a question.

Do they still make the cloth ones?

I have a box that is rapidly depleting, and I like them better than the plastic ones.

Bill

 

[JunkYardDawg]

done it many times

Same here. Use what you got. For me its been McDonalds napkins and duct tape.

 

[bobcatdan]

Am I only one who doesn't even know he's bleeding until you see your leaving a death trail? If it stops by itself and scabs over like God intended, then I'm good to go. If it's a pesky leak, shop towel and electric tape. Until it stops. I hate bandages. The time I ran my pointer finger threw a V belt, after discussing the pros and cons, I got stitches. I keep the bandage on it until I was in the parking lot. That was a lot of fun the next day putting a ran off track back on a skidsteer the next day with one hand.

 

[Killer95Stang]

If you are ready to pass out... maybe the wound is a little more than a band-aide can handle.. I suggest keeping these handy. Learn to apply with one hand.

 

[Thumper68]

I have used just about everything to stop the flow of blood, Personal preference in the shop is cold water from the sink followed by pressure from a clean paper towel, then the bandage, Band-aid brand flexible, cloth or whatever it is, followed by a nice wrap of hockey tape.

In the field it is whatever semi-clean paper product with elec tape. Just let the blood flow for a bit to clean the wound.

 

[Davi]

Yeah if your bleeding that badly then you dont want band aids. In america, i believe its pretty easy to get kerlix bandages.

 

[Richard Cranium]

my band-aids have a red string running down them. Just pull the string and it opens up.
Don't use a turnicut unless you want to loose what ever you are tying off.

 

[Robby321]

Here's a question.

Do they still make the cloth ones?

I have a box that is rapidly depleting, and I like them better than the plastic ones.

Bill

Hell YEAH! But called "Flexible Fabric" bandages. Only thing I use and hate the plastic junk!

 

[CJM8515]

I like the fabric ones only if you dont have to keep working. Otherwise they get destroyed.

I actually prefer the expensive foam type waterproof ones. They work the best but cost an arm and a leg.

 

[PelicanPines]

I like the 3m ones with adhesive all around the bandage part. Seriously tho... Get some ***** liners and ducktape for the bad cuts...

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

Hell YEAH! But called "Flexible Fabric" bandages. Only thing I use and hate the plastic junk!

Then cover with your favorite 3M electrical tape if your going to keep working - been there done that have the scars.

Jim

 

[Kaizen]

you haven't lived till you have had to put butterflies on yourself. then watch it for hours ooze **** out wondering if you probably should have gotten stitches

 

[Kaizen]

Then cover with your favorite 3M electrical tape if your going to keep working - been there done that have the scars.

Jim

best thing if you have cracked and bleeding hands like in winter. wrap them up and its like 20 more layers of skin. thank you mr 3m

 

[BillK]

my band-aids have a red string running down them. .

Haven't seen that type in a store in years. They are definitely the best.

 

[creativecars]

Hate bandaids, usually more irritated about blood drops getting on my projects. I don't get too carried away, just check it to see if I need stitches. Beyond that wrap it with a rag or paper towel then whatever tape is handy. Not picky if it is electrical or painters tape, just irked that it happened,, clean up the mess,, and get back to it.

 

[AndrewDouglasBird]

Superglue. For anything that a bandaid can be used on, superglue works great. Little dot of glue, hold the wound closed until it dries and you are back in business. You can buy the medical stuff (dermabond) made for this, but I just use the stuff I normally keep on hand.

I do use these bandaids though:

They are like duck tape and stick very well. 100% waterproof as there is sticky parts all the way around the pad. I've literally worn one of these through two showers before without issue.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Hate bandaids, usually more irritated about blood drops getting on my projects. I don't get too carried away, just check it to see if I need stitches. Beyond that wrap it with a rag or paper towel then whatever tape is handy. Not picky if it is electrical or painters tape, just irked that it happened,, clean up the mess,, and get back to it.

Sounds just like me. My forearms most always display the injury of the day, especially the left one, since I am using it to reach inside machines to hold the other end of fasteners and such. Being older now days, any localized pressure leaves a purple rasberry on the skin of my arms. Gives a new meaning to being thin skinned.

 

[bagged89s10]

Superglue your cut next time.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Band-Aids and bandages are hard to open because they have to be sealed for sterility.

That being said, I'm not sure nobody offers an easy open Band-Aid with large tabs, much like the easy-open aspirin bottles for those with RA or something similar.


Blue paper shop towels to stop the bleeding and a band-aid for me and maybe a wrap of electrical tape to hold it on. If it's a smooth clean cut from something sharp, I might use some super glue.

 

[Hawk]

Pour ground black pepper on the cut to stop the bleeding. Wrap the wound in gauze and tape and carry on.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Pour ground black pepper on the cut to stop the bleeding. Wrap the wound in gauze and tape and carry on.

Honestly, I thought this me be a joke as I had never heard of it. Knowing the effects of pepper spray, I thought black pepper might burn when applied to an open wound, so I googled it. I'm impressed.



http://knowledgeweighsnothing.com/how-to-stop-bleeding-with-black-pepper/

 

[CJM8515]

you haven't lived till you have had to put butterflies on yourself. then watch it for hours ooze **** out wondering if you probably should have gotten stitches

Im part of that club! Cept Ill one up ya on it.

Was working tree service with a buddy, was chopping branches off the limbs b/c he doesnt have a chipper. Well I NEVER wear gloves b/c the machete might slip. I forgot and wore big leather work gloves. I dinged my shin and went to the truck thinking the small hole in my pants wasnt bad. NOPE was a big ol nasty deep cut. Wrapped with electrical tape and went back to work. 4 hours later were back busting up the stuff into firewood. Finally go to check, oh damn it..its BAD. Like as in I shoulda went to the hospital bad. Went to the foodstore, got peroxide, butterflys, neosporin, and papertowels as well as some water. Washed it all off, butterfy it up and that was that. A good 2 months to really heal nicely and I swear those butterflys did the trick!

 

[atavuss]

I keep QuickClot packs in each first aid kit.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BCNTHC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[theoldwizard1]

Here's a question.

Do they still make the cloth ones?

Yes.

 

[Kaizen]

Im part of that club! Cept Ill one up ya on it.



Was working tree service with a buddy, was chopping branches off the limbs b/c he doesnt have a chipper. Well I NEVER wear gloves b/c the machete might slip. I forgot and wore big leather work gloves. I dinged my shin and went to the truck thinking the small hole in my pants wasnt bad. NOPE was a big ol nasty deep cut. Wrapped with electrical tape and went back to work. 4 hours later were back busting up the stuff into firewood. Finally go to check, oh damn it..its BAD. Like as in I shoulda went to the hospital bad. Went to the foodstore, got peroxide, butterflys, neosporin, and papertowels as well as some water. Washed it all off, butterfy it up and that was that. A good 2 months to really heal nicely and I swear those butterflys eldid the trick!

I had just sharpened my wood chisel to install some door hinges. Used it as a fulcrum on my cheap belt sander to put a fresh sand belt on it. Didn't even feel it. It was like a scalpel. Funny I was standing in line at cvs with a ****** rag and the girl behind be says this idiot needs to go next. Lol. I don't even see a scar now till I tan. I have butterflies in every kit I have now


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[CJM8515]

I had just sharpened my wood chisel to install some door hinges. Used it as a fulcrum on my cheap belt sander to put a fresh sand belt on it. Didn't even feel it. It was like a scalpel. Funny I was standing in line at cvs with a ****** rag and the girl behind be says this idiot needs to go next. Lol. I don't even see a scar now till I tan. I have butterflies in every kit I have now


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Lesson learned, a chisel is not a prybar/screwdriver.

 

[dadsEH]

Superglue and duct tape !

seriously, when I get a cut I high tail it into the house and yell "medic". The missus has a box of bandages stashed near the door.... I have trained her well..lol

 

[dadsEH]

Lesson learned, a chisel is not a prybar/screwdriver.

Should have got a weeks ban for tool abuse....oh, and self reporting too !

 

[beakie]

my band-aids have a red string running down them. Just pull the string and it opens up.
Don't use a turnicut unless you want to loose what ever you are tying off.

not quite, they're very handy depending on the need, and them being used properly.



I have a bandaid dispenser @ the man door to the garage.
holds the bottom of a sealed bandaid, pull one up and you get an open 1/2 @ the bottom.
grabbed it from garbage @ work (cracked clear cover) but works great for home. just have to find source for prepackaged bandaids for it, before I run out.

found it

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[coljar]

The Band-Aid sports strip is the one to use. They come all one size, LARGE. I hate those boxes with all different sizes. Who uses the small ones? When I cut myself, I want to do it on a grand scale.

 

[mike_dmt]

I clean it, put pressure on, and super glue it.

If it's really bad, then blue shop towel and tape till it slows down. Then whatever band aid I have in the house, with tape on it if I keep working.

 

[97tj-neil]

I married a nurse. When I walk into the house holding a ****** rag over a new wound, she rolls her eyes and grabs her bag.