The adhesive bandage is one of the greatest things since even before sliced bread. But if you’re tired of them slipping off your fingers, this brilliant trick will help keep them in place.
On an episode of The Doctors, Dr. Travis Stork provided the simple steps which require nothing more than your adhesive bandage and a pair of scissors.
What would we do without sticky bandages? They’ve helped save the day many times for all those little cuts, and if you’re a mom, you likely have gone through boxes of them over the years.
Although it’s hard to imagine not having a slew of these handy tools in your bathroom cabinet, there was a time when self-medical care wasn’t so easy. But thanks to the company Johnson & Johnson, the very first Band-Aids came to market in 1921.
Band-Aids have some interesting history.
According to their website, the idea came from one of the company’s cotton buyers, Earle Dickson. To help his wife Josephine (who was always hurting herself while cooking) – Earle created the beginning versions of BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages using gauze, crinoline fabric, and adhesive tape, which he prepared ahead of time.
Earle shared the clever idea with his boss, leading to the release of BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages from Johnson & Johnson! He had a great career with the company and eventually became their Vice President.
There are many benefits to adhesive bandages. Although sometimes, keeping them on your fingers can be a pain. Handwashing and housework are just two examples that can lead to one slipping off and going who knows where (yuck).
It’s time to stop getting frustrated and grab a pair of scissors. With just a couple of cuts, you’ll be surprised how much more of a tight fit you can achieve when placing one around your finger.
You’re not going to forget this viral bandage hack.
On an episode of The Doctors, they shared a technique that’s been sweeping the internet. So the next time you’re needing a finger bandage here’s what you have to do.
Dr. Stork explains how you take scissors and simply put a cut in both ends of the adhesive bandage (on the sticky portions). The photo below will show you what it should look like.
When it comes to wrapping it around your finger – you’re going to cross the bottom strips diagonally on your finger. Then, the top ones will be wrapped going straight across. Voila, you’re all done.
The results? A “snug fit” that is said to help keep the bandage where it’s supposed to be. Even the doctors couldn’t get over how simple and brilliant the trick was.
After Dr. Stork tried it out for himself, he expressed, “it is so much more secure.” Dr. Ordon then shared how it would be really helpful in their field.
“For us, if we have a nick and we have to scrub and wear our gloves and all that. Nine times out of 10 you have a problem keeping the Band-Aid on.”
“The Doctors” are always looking for ways to make our lives easier (and bodies healthier) by providing medical tips, addressing topics from the news, and even interviewing celebrities with health concerns. Some ideas especially can leave you feeling grateful that you learned them – like this bandage hack!
Press play on the video below to watch how simple it is to wrap your finger using this technique.
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