{"id":15986,"date":"2022-10-26T09:30:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T16:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/how-to-treat-a-cut-finger\/"},"modified":"2022-10-26T09:30:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T16:30:14","slug":"how-to-treat-a-cut-finger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/how-to-treat-a-cut-finger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to treat a cut finger?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Accidents happen. Therefore, it is not unusual to cut yourself with a knife in the kitchen or while working on a project around the house. That’s why it’s important to know how to use first aid to treat a cut finger. Basically, there are four easy steps you need to follow:<\/p>\n
Read on to learn more about how to treat a cut finger. This article will also discuss how to determine if you have a minor cut or a more serious injury.<\/p>\n
If you have a deep cut on your finger, you may need to see a doctor. Even you may need stitches<\/strong>. If this is the case, check the wound.<\/p>\n Then you should go to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room. Use the emergency room only for emergencies<\/strong> or if regular care is closed and you can’t wait.<\/p>\n If the cut goes through the skin and leaves a large wound, you will probably need stitches. This is particularly true if you can see fat or muscle.<\/strong><\/p>\n To reduce the risk of scarring and infection, a member of the healthcare staff should close the court in a few hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n An accidental cut can be minor or serious. The first step with either is try to stop the bleeding<\/strong>. It will give you a clearer view of the depth of the cut:<\/p>\n Minor cuts and scrapes that ooze a little blood usually don’t require any bleeding control. They usually stop bleeding on their own. But you can apply pressure to help with this.\n<\/p>\n Your next step is to clean the wound.\n<\/p>\n If the bleeding is heavy, bright red or dripping, take steps to control it<\/strong>. You priority <\/strong>must be apply pressure with clean gauze or a towel and elevate the wound.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n If your finger is amputated, put pressure on it to control bleeding<\/strong>. Follow the steps to treat an amputation.\n<\/p>\n wrap <\/strong>amputated finger with damp gauze or damp paper towel.<\/strong> Must also seal it in a plastic bag filled with ice. <\/strong>Ask for immediate Medic assistance. This may require a call to 131 (or the emergency telephone number in each country). Follow universal precautions like wash your hands before touching the wound<\/strong>. This can prevent infection and the spread of contagious diseases.\n<\/p>\n The next step is to clean the wound. This will help prevent infection. Also it will allow you to really see how deep the cut is. <\/strong>This is what you need to do:\n<\/p>\n Antibiotic ointment is not necessary for most minor cuts. But if you’re going to be in dirt and grime, it’s a good idea to put on some. the ointment will not help the wound heal faster<\/strong>. Secondly, can prevent infections.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Never apply ointment directly to the cut. <\/strong>You don’t want to contaminate the container. Instead, apply the ointment ideally with a cotton swab. You can also use another clean, disposable surface, such as a small piece of clean gauze.\n<\/p>\n The Adhesive bandages protect the cut from contamination.<\/strong> They are not necessary for many minor cuts and scrapes, unless there is the possibility of get dirty or irritated.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n When applying an adhesive bandage, never touch the pad.<\/strong> Peel off one side of the protective cover and attach it to the finger. Wrap the bandage around the finger, removing the other covering as you go.\n<\/p>\n After dressing a minor cut, be aware of the possibility that an infection may be developing.\n<\/p>\n If you notice any of these or anything else that seems abnormal, see your doctor or go to a care center.\n<\/p>\n If the wound is particularly deep <\/strong>Y have not had a tetanus shot in the last five years<\/strong>, it’s a good idea to put one on. Consult the doctor if you have any doubts, especially if you have cut yourself with any metal that has some degree of oxidation.\n<\/p>\n Keep the wound clean. Replace the bandage at least once a day or when it gets dirty.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n It is quite common for people to accidentally cut themselves with a kitchen knife or while working around the house. Knowing what to do when you cut your finger can help prevent infection or even excessive bleeding.\n<\/p>\n The most important first aid steps include stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound, applying an antibiotic, and putting on a bandage. If you have a deep cut, it is important to go to an urgent care center or emergency room to get help from a health care provider.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Accidents happen. Therefore, it is not unusual to cut yourself with a knife in the kitchen or while working on a project around the house. That’s why it’s important to know how to use first aid to treat a cut finger. Basically, there are four easy steps you need to follow: stop the bleeding clean the wound apply an antibiotic cover with bandage Read on to learn more about how to treat a cut finger. This article will also discuss how to determine if you have a minor cut or a more serious injury. Related news 1 Deep finger cuts\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":4}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15986\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}When do you need stitches?<\/h2>\n
2 Stop the bleeding<\/h2>\n
If you are not the injured person, try wearing protective gloves when treating the cut<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n3 Clean the wound<\/h2>\n
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4 Use an antibiotic ointment<\/h2>\n
5 Apply a bandage<\/h2>\n
6 Watch for infection<\/h2>\n
Signs of infection include:<\/h2>\n
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Do you need a tetanus shot?<\/h2>\n
Summary<\/h2>\n