What Exactly Does Butterfly Stitches Mean?

Butterfly stitches are also known as “Steri-Strips”. These are adhesive bandages that are used to close small, shallow wounds. Our medical supply products store carries butterfly stitches if you need an alternative to traditional needle and thread sutures, which are useful in cases that a wound is large, uneven, or bleeding heavily.

So, how do you identify whether or not your wound needs to use a butterfly stitch?

• The size of the wound should be less than 1/2 inch long and not very deep.
• Butterfly stitches are designed to hold together straight edge wounds. If your wound is jagged, use an alternative bandage.

To properly utilize your butterfly stitch, you must practice proper wound care for the adhesive to stick on your skin and cover your wound. Most of the time, butterfly stitches are used the same way. Make sure to check the packaging before using one yourself.

• Clean the wound with clean water and gentle soap. Remove any traces of dirt and other debris inside and around your wound.
• Apply the butterfly stitches by holding the two sides of the wound together.
• Don’t apply the butterfly stitch lengthwise, and make sure the middle of the bandage goes across the wound.
• For extra security, apply a bigger bandage over your butterfly stitches. You may browse our products page for different types of bandages and adhesives.

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