Question 1

How often do you change it?

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I am a Nurse, these are never changed.  They are put over an incision, and when they peel back on their own beyond the incision they are removed.  If the wound continues to drain underneath and these start to come off on their own different wound care is necessary.  It goes like this, surgical incision, staples for 14 days, these until they fall off on their own, healed.  You can't under all situations just pull a wound together with these, it may appear to be healing but could be absessing underneath.  A wound must heal from the bottom up and the sides in, not from the top to the bottom.

Question 2

There are 6 strips in each pack X 10, correct?  The price seems way off for that amount, just want to make sure I know what I'm getting.  thx.

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are 6 strips in each pack.

Question 3

Will these work on an especially hairy area (such as a dog's ear)?

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The area would need to be shaved to skin level and then applied (after flushing well with clean water to remove any debris and then disinfecting with an agent such as betadine). An additional adhesive liquid bandage (preferably one that is brushed on vs sprayed) may be beneficial in addition if the cut is not a "clean" cut or jagged or if the boundaries exceed the length or width of the strip especially since the hair will be growing back quickly and ideally you generally want to try to keep a moderate-semi-serious laceration sealed with steri strips for about 2 weeks as a goal. With the help of liquid skin adhesive this is totally realistic. I hope this helps you and your buddy.

Question 4

How often it should be changed?

Accepted Answer

Steri Strips should NOT be changed. They are used to close lacerations until they heal. Just as you would not remove  sutures (stitches) from a wound the next day, you should not remove the steri strips as they will disrupt healing and can reopen the wound when removed.

Steri strips can be left in place 5-7 days. If you are concerned with contamination, cover them w/ a plain gauze pad and tape (which you can change as needed.) I am an RN and have used these on patients many times.

ASIN	B0006GE6VW
ASIN	B0006GE6VW
Best Sellers Rank	#10,954 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #100 in Adhesive Bandages #1,072 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	Steri-Strip
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,580)
Date First Available	February 13, 2005
Global Trade Identification Number	00099998000376
Item Dimensions	4 x 2 x 1 inches
Item Form	Strips
Item Weight	9.07 g
Item model number	3MR1541
Manufacturer	Everready First Aid
Manufacturer	Everready First Aid
Manufacturer Part Number	3MR1541
Material Features	Hypoallergenic
Material Type	Polyurethane (PU)
Model Number	3MR1541
National Stock Number	6510-01-365-2077
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	10
Number of Pieces	30
Product Dimensions	4 x 2 x 1 inches; 0.32 ounces
Product Style	Adhesive
Recommended Uses For Product	Closing and securing small wounds, reinforcing suture sites
Size	3 Count (Pack of 10)
Sterile	Sterile
Target Use Body Part	Skin
UPC	099998000376 033586830297 772195477690 754465728398 764442972676
Unit Count	30 Count

3M Steri Strip Skin Closures 1/4'' X 3'' - 10 Packages of 3

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