As you all know, I've blogged quite a bit about our medical kit and preparation for medical issues while underway. We found a new edition that we think is a "must have". One of the items we originally packed up was a stitch kit in case someone was wounded. Though the idea of sewing someone up was a bit daunting. Enter a new piece of technology based on zip ties. Its called a Zip Stitch.
It comes in a variety of sizes, but the idea is generally the same - tape with a "stitch" in the middle. You apply the "stitches" much like a band aid - with adhesive. Then you pull on the zip ties to close the wound.
Great video about how to do it here: