10 Medical Uses For Duct Tape

7. Standard Bandage

Far too often a nick will happen in the kitchen or while shaving, only to discover no bandages are available. If there is need for an emergency bandage, duct tape is the perfect water-resistant solution. As long as there is gauze available, the wound can be covered with the soft gauze material and wrapped with duct tape.

If gauze is not available, a small piece of clean tissue or cloth will also do the trick. A small strip of duct tape is all that is needed, don't overdo it. Make sure the area is cleaned first, then change the 'duct tape bandage' frequently. Once the bleeding stops, ensure the wound is exposed to oxygen between changes.