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Question: Are sutures used to treat lacerations considered "first aid?"
Answer: No, using sutures to treat lacerations is not considered "first aid" for recordkeeping purposes. Sutures are wound closing devices. Sutures and other wound closing devices, except for butterfly and Steri-Strips, are considered medical treatment per 1904.7(b)(5)(ii)(D).
Standard Number: 1904.7, 1904 - Table of Contents
