How to Use Butterfly Bandages
- 1). Clean the open wound under running cool water. Allow the water to run for several minutes to remove dirt or particles.
- 2). Wash the skin around the cut with soap and water. Apply an antiseptic to the cut and then dry the skin surrounding the cut with a clean cloth.
- 3). Place one end of the bandage alongside the length of the cut and press onto the skin to secure. The width of the butterfly bandage will cross over the length of the cut.
- 4). Hold the skin together so the cut is closed. Secure the loose end of the bandage to the skin on the opposite side of the cut.
- 5). Press both ends of the bandage securely to the skin.
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