Should I Get Stitches?!
Question: I cut my finger about 4 hours ago and Its a pretty deep cut its right where my skin folds on the 2nd knuckle down...if i spread it open i can see the inside and it about an inch in width and its not that wide but it was bleeding REALLY bad like my towel is almost full with blood,,,the bleeding is almost stopped but every 10 minutes a bit just sqeezes out on its own (gross i know) but when i open it i can see this white stuff i dont know what it is..but shud i go2 er//
ps: if i do will the er put me out with gas...cause i have a needle phobia///if they wont put me 2 sleep...then im not going to go!!
thx
Answers: I cut my finger about 4 hours ago and Its a pretty deep cut its right where my skin folds on the 2nd knuckle down...if i spread it open i can see the inside and it about an inch in width and its not that wide but it was bleeding REALLY bad like my towel is almost full with blood,,,the bleeding is almost stopped but every 10 minutes a bit just sqeezes out on its own (gross i know) but when i open it i can see this white stuff i dont know what it is..but shud i go2 er//
ps: if i do will the er put me out with gas...cause i have a needle phobia///if they wont put me 2 sleep...then im not going to go!!
thx
You have waited too long now. They will not put stitches in. Take some tape and butterfly stitch (tape) the cut closed. After you have it taped shut, place an ice pack over it with pressure. This will stop the wound from oozing blood. After it no longer is oozing, place some antibiotic ointment over the area (leave the tape in place) and a clean bandaid or dressing. Leave the tape on for at least 3 to 4 days.
It sounds like you really need stitches especially if it's around a knuckle area where it will continually open on it's own.
I don't think they would put you to sleep, usually they numb the area. However, if it is a serious injury and you make it clear you refuse medical treatment unless you're put to sleep they may do it. However, if they do it, they'll more than likely still want to do it intraveinously. To be honest, I don't think a finger injury would be suitable for being put to sleep.
I concur. It could take forever to heal. Probably have to go to ER