Some horse play got me; what looked pretty serious gash from the elbow to just above the wrist..my bud..along w/ some tutoring stitched it right up, years later you can barely tell there was a cut there..better than many doctor’s work. I might recommend a shot of something..remember alcohol will promote bleeding..so be responsible now..lol
I got a real good chuckle from the ending comment. Priceless
By the way, I used to keep tiny tubes or bottles of Orajel or similar tooth or gums de-sensitizer, or benzocaine, handy for emergencies. It is amazing how much pain they can reduce in small area, especially when you have to close something up, or cut something off.
PS– I am NOT giving medical advice. I am NOT a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. I only stated what I have done for use in a pinch.
I really can’t wait to suture myself some day. It is such a valuble skill to have and I just know there will come a day I will have to do it. I imagine one can practice on a thawed turkey that you buy from the store… just save some of the skin for suture practice
That healed up amazingly well. When I saw the suture video I kept cringing when i saw the needle flopping around touching everything in sight, seems that the iodine did it’s job.
I got really weak watching you stitch yourself up, but it’s good to know when push comes to shove, we really can take care of ourselves. I agree with the rest, you heal fast!! Now I know to get some smaller needles for my kit. Thanks. You’re one tough cookie!
Well in my school they taught you as part of pe how to fight someone with a knife as a self defence class 1 week later someone tried to rob me with a knife and yep skills worked well..
Once my doctor told me to put super glue on a cracked toe. He said it was not toxic, and it seemed to work okay for me. It is kinda like liquid band aid.
That is fantastic that you healed so well. This is something I could not do. If needed I could let someone else sew me but I couldnt even watch when you did it. Just not my thing. Its like giving blood. As long as I look the other way im fine with the pain.
If your lost in the bush no way out ok then its ok.. but if your on a trail and can walk out or get rescuse its a bad idea… If you go perpared into the bush you should almost always have a way out.. simple compas and map can save you.. most people only take a gps it gets wet or the battreys die because its left on and you screwed..
Some horse play got me; what looked pretty serious gash from the elbow to just above the wrist..my bud..along w/ some tutoring stitched it right up, years later you can barely tell there was a cut there..better than many doctor’s work. I might recommend a shot of something..remember alcohol will promote bleeding..so be responsible now..lol
I got a real good chuckle from the ending comment. Priceless
By the way, I used to keep tiny tubes or bottles of Orajel or similar tooth or gums de-sensitizer, or benzocaine, handy for emergencies. It is amazing how much pain they can reduce in small area, especially when you have to close something up, or cut something off.
PS– I am NOT giving medical advice. I am NOT a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. I only stated what I have done for use in a pinch.
I really can’t wait to suture myself some day. It is such a valuble skill to have and I just know there will come a day I will have to do it. I imagine one can practice on a thawed turkey that you buy from the store… just save some of the skin for suture practice
Military Suturing Guide I found: brooksidepress (dot) org / Products / OperationalMedicine / DATA /operationalmed / Manuals / FMSS / SUTUREMATERIALSANDTECHNIQUES (dot) htm
haha that’ll show em dave 5 star
That healed up amazingly well. When I saw the suture video I kept cringing when i saw the needle flopping around touching everything in sight, seems that the iodine did it’s job.
Fantastic!!!!
sweet
I got really weak watching you stitch yourself up, but it’s good to know when push comes to shove, we really can take care of ourselves. I agree with the rest, you heal fast!! Now I know to get some smaller needles for my kit. Thanks. You’re one tough cookie!
seems a rude and not sterile way but weel done
Hey Dave! I really like the way you’ve edited this video! Glad your finger’s ok!
CH-eers from Switzerland!
that healed quickly. wen i cut my finger open mine didn’t heal like yours for over a week
Dave, it never crossed my mind that it would’nt heal………….So did you clean iris’s kitchen up before she got home ?
Well in my school they taught you as part of pe how to fight someone with a knife as a self defence class 1 week later someone tried to rob me with a knife and yep skills worked well..
the federals that run the school system dont want you to be able to read a compass or survive on your own.
Once my doctor told me to put super glue on a cracked toe. He said it was not toxic, and it seemed to work okay for me. It is kinda like liquid band aid.
not to mention, most people look at a compass like a monkey doing a math problem. it’s not something taught in school ya know? i do agree though.
Dude, after 3 days….you’re healing BETTER than I’ve seen “professionally” sutured wounds heal.
Awesome.
Bag any deer?
Dave, you are hardcore. I hope someday to be as badass as you.
That is fantastic that you healed so well. This is something I could not do. If needed I could let someone else sew me but I couldnt even watch when you did it. Just not my thing. Its like giving blood. As long as I look the other way im fine with the pain.
My family just decided that you are THE MAN!
Dave I am really glad that I was wrong. I am happy that it healed well. No matter what I would still advise against it.
If your lost in the bush no way out ok then its ok.. but if your on a trail and can walk out or get rescuse its a bad idea… If you go perpared into the bush you should almost always have a way out.. simple compas and map can save you.. most people only take a gps it gets wet or the battreys die because its left on and you screwed..
nice one dave
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