Liquid Bandage

[Haironyourchest]

So I bought a spray-can of "liquid bandage" for annoying cuts where plasters won't stay on. Its a cellulose type polymer in an alcohol carrier which evaporates, leaving a flexible waterproof yet breathable membrane that lasts a couple of days before peeling off or wearing away.

 

I had a wee cut, centre of the palm, sprayed a bit on, and forgot about it. Next day I was lime-rendering a house with traditional hydraulic lime, caustic stuff. Even with frequent application of barrier cream, when I took off my gloves at days end, my hands were wrecked - white and wrinkled palms and fingers. That evening and this morning, hands dry and desiccated, have to keep putting on hand cream.

 

Except of the spot which I had sprayed the day before. The skin under the invisible membrane is totally unaffected.

 

So just a thought, for guys who are sensitive to cementatious products - next time I will spray the suff all over the palms of both my hands the day before and see what happens.

[se7enthdevil]

sounds like a handy bit of kit.

 

link???

[Haironyourchest]

sounds like a handy bit of kit.

 

link???

 

This is what I bought at the local pharmacy

 

Medicare Spray Plaster (32.5ml) First Aid spray plaster wound care, cuts, graze treatment

 

But they're all the same thing - every pharmacy has some variant on the shelf. There is also a "remover" spray available.

[AWarb00]

Is this similar to Celox? I have a sachet of the crystal type stuff in my first aid kit, I think it's more for bigger chainsaw wounds rather than smaller cuts, but has anyone actually used it and can prove it works? Just intrigued really!

 

Thanks for putting this up, I'm forever snicking myself with a silky, looks very usefull!

[bigtreedon]

Super glue works really well 😊

 

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[Haironyourchest]

Is this similar to Celox? I have a sachet of the crystal type stuff in my first aid kit, I think it's more for bigger chainsaw wounds rather than smaller cuts, but has anyone actually used it and can prove it works? Just intrigued really!

 

Thanks for putting this up, I'm forever snicking myself with a silky, looks very usefull!

 

I don't think so, the stuff I have is just for minor wounds and grazes, but maybe there is a "military grade" version too?

 

By the way - its supposably contains a disinfectant as well, but I wouldn't trust it to sterilise a serious cut, and it might actually seal in the bacteria worsening the injury, so I always disinfect with iodine tincture and let it dry before using the spray.

Edited October 29, 2016 by Haironyourchest

[TGB]

Sounds like a winner. The trick to protecting your hands when plastering with lime mortar or lime washing, is to apply barrier cream first, then wear washing-up gloves and you can wear rigger gloves over them if you wish. Before eating, strip the layers and have a good scrub with plenty of clean water. If your gloves break at any time. You have to strip the layers, was down with plenty of clean water. Then reapply barrier cream and fresh gloves

 

Don't make the mistake of ignoring a cut in the gloves or splash on the skin. You don't feel anything for 10-15mins., then you can't stop the burning. Wear goggles and if you do get any in the eyes. Do not rub but do immediately wash with copious amounts of clean water or saline. Do seek medical attention if in any doubt.

[treequip]

 

Misread the title and now I am all disappointed

[Haironyourchest]

 

Misread the title and now I am all disappointed

 

Oh do tell!

[se7enthdevil]

perhaps he thought it said "liquor" and "bondage":lol: