What do you do if you cut your finger too deep?
What do you do if you cut your finger too deep?
If the cut is deep or wide, go to the ER. Cover the wound. Cover the cut with an adhesive dressing or other sterile, compressive dressing. Don’t wrap the finger too tightly so that blood flow is completely cut off.
How do you know if you have cut a nerve in your finger?
What are the symptoms of a tendon or nerve laceration?
- Indicators that you may have damaged tendons or nerves in your hand include:
- Pain and tenderness in palm of your hand.
- Inability to bend or extend one or more fingers fully.
- Pain in the fingers.
- Numbness in the fingers.
How long does it take for cut nerves to heal?
If your nerve is bruised or traumatized but is not cut, it should recover over 6-12 weeks. A nerve that is cut will grow at 1mm per day, after about a 4 week period of ‘rest’ following your injury.
When should you get a cut checked out?
You’ll want to see a doctor if the wound:
- Looks very deep, even if it’s not especially long or wide.
- Is more than a half-inch long.
- Opens so wide that you can’t get the edges together with just a little pressure.
- Has ragged edges.
- Has debris in it such as dirt, glass, or gravel.
What causes a deep cut in your finger?
A finger laceration is a deep cut in your skin. It is often caused by a sharp object, such as a knife, or blunt force to your finger. Your blood vessels, bones, joints, tendons, or nerves may also be injured.
When to seek medical attention for a cut finger?
But if a cut appears to be pumping blood out with some force, this may be a sign of arterial bleeding. This kind of injury should be treated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Even a cut that does not require medical attention must be kept clean to prevent infection. Small cuts should be cleaned gently with clean water.
How did I get a cut on my finger?
You take two glasses, shove them down onto the brushes, and pull them out to be rinsed in a standing tub. 25 years ago, I was dutifully doing this and one of the glasses broke on the brush. A sliver of glass cut through my left third finger, right between the first knuckle and my finger tip.
Can a cut finger reduce the loss of blood?
With a cut finger, holding the hand above the heart can reduce the loss of blood. But if a cut appears to be pumping blood out with some force, this may be a sign of arterial bleeding.