"Within this paper we critically examine the published therapeutic risks and benefits of both pharmaceutical and hardware grade cyanoacrylate glues when applied in acute care situations.
“...possibility of a severe exothermic reaction with risk of fire and burns if the glue comes in contact with cotton or wool...Within the laboratory setting, the lower homologs have been shown to cause localized inflammation, release toxic metabolites more quickly, and possess inferior physical properties for tissue adhesion...The avid outdoorsman, whose pack is as light as his wallet, might prefer a tube of Super Glue for commonly encountered field equipment repairs and infrequent therapeutic use.”
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