With Tissue Adhesive

Procedure

• Tap out any adhesive that remains in the spout.
• Cut the end of the tube with a pair of sterile scissors, or a no. 15 blade.
• Bring the edges of the wound together with your fingers, keeping your fingers away from the wound itself.
• Apply the tissue adhesive to the skin in the thinnest layer possible.
• Maintain pressure on the edges of the wound for approximately 10 seconds; avoid contact between the adhesive and gauze or tweezers.
• When the adhesive has dried sufficiently, release the wound margins.
• Seal the top of the tube with a match flame.