First Aid

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First Aid

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When a bandage isn't enough, Medics use small, precise stitches called sutures to close a wound. Practice your suturing technique on fruit, a chicken leg, or a hot dog. If you can't find a suturing kit, a standard needle and thread will work as well.

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