How to Bandage a Cut Without a Band-Aid
Things You'll Need
- Antibacterial soap
- Paper towel
- Gauze
- Antibacterial ointment
- Surgical tape
- Scissors
Instructions
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Clean the cut gently with antibacterial soap and cool water. This will remove any grit or debris lodged inside the cut.
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Dry the wound using a clean paper towel.
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Dab a pea-sized amount of antibacterial gel over the cut surface of the skin. The gel promotes cell renewal and growth while staving off infection.
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Place a 1/2-inch thick piece of gauze over the cut. Combine multiple pieces of gauze to achieve this thickness if necessary.
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Tape the gauze to the skin using four strips of surgical tape. Cut each piece approximately a 1/2 inch longer than the gauze. For example, if each side of the gauze and plastic bandage measures 2 inches, cut the tape strips at 2 1/2 inches. Overlap the tape strips at the corners for extra security.
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Change bandage by repeating this process every 24 hours.
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