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When are steri-strips used instead of stitches?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wound care: Steri strips (AKA butterfly stitches) can be used for small lacerations but may not be a good choice over joints or some curved areas of the body. They need to be kept dry & affixed to be effective.

Answered 6/17/2017

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