FIRST AID HELP!! Cut finger BAD on bandsaw!!!!

[TypicalWhiteAZN]

I was making so micro cuts using the bandsaw, long story short about an hour into it I wasn't thinking straight and cut my right index finger. I would show ya the result but it was bleed excessively and i was getting light headed from watching it gush blood. Anyways, pictures below is my finger afterwards with generous amount of CoraFFix glue!

So initially, I rinsed with tapwater, then with hydrogen peroxide, then lots of RO/DI, followed by dumping glue on top!! The cut is at least 3/4 inch and very deep!!

I'm not going to the hospital, no health insurance. Working as a first responder, hospital is ideal, but its not life threatening so I'm over that.

I need advice how long i should keep the GLUE on? I'm thinking at least a WEEK.

suggestions?? any MDs or RNs out there!?


the cut is clean across my finger!

 

[lurking]

Look I am no Dr. but niether are you... and thats why you should go to the hospital.

 

[pacey03]

I dunno about the glue man. But make sure it's always clean so you won't infect it. And if it bleeds again just raise your finger above your head so it won't bleed much.

 

[kevin32]

make sure you clean it with hydroden peroxide every day or even alchohol to reduce chance of infection.

 

[xxtechxx]

i think you should go to the hospital.....

 

[pgr11]

I sent a txt to our socali Dr. Reefer. Maybe he will chime in with some advice.

 

[TypicalWhiteAZN]

no hospital... may consider urgent care.. definite not life threatening for ER visit..

 

[pacey03]

How bad is the saw? I mean is there rust? If it does you should get a tetanus shot. But if not then you'll be fine.

 

[CamelMD]

hey , I'm an md. come see me at my offiice. I won't charge ya. , put a pressure dressing on if its still bleeding. when was your last tetnus? depending on depth, the glue might work but if you wait to long and it needs sutures then it won't heal right. super glue works if the edges are clean. come in I'm here till 530 or first thing in am 9. call my office 323-264-2890, text me some photos with of the bottom of your finger..

 

[BeanMachine]

hey , I'm an md. come see me at my offiice. I won't charge ya. your gonna need to wash the glue off, put a pressure dressing on. need a when was your last tetnus depending on depth. if you wait to long you won't be able to suture it. super glue works if the edges are clean. come in I'm here till 530 or first thing in am 9. call my office 323-264-2890, text me some photos with out the glue...562-472-3004

Extremely generous of u. Good luck Wally

 

[jbaeza83]

Contact MedicBMC, I think he works for AMR.....ouch! Goodluck with that.

 

[jbaeza83]

hey , I'm an md. come see me at my offiice. I won't charge ya. , put a pressure dressing on if its still bleeding. when was your last tetnus? depending on depth, the glue might work but if you wait to long and it needs sutures then it won't heal right. super glue works if the edges are clean. come in I'm here till 530 or first thing in am 9. call my office 323-264-2890, text me some photos with of the bottom of your finger...562-472-3004

Nevermind, I hadnt seen Nik's post. Very nice of you Nik!

 

[CamelMD]

u know that stuff doesn't look like superglue. id wash as much of that stuff off. and get the superglue but if its holding then leave it. just if it starts to swell then let me know ....and of course you're gonna need a dtap booster. people survive cuts but infections can get nasty so just watch it.

 

[pgr11]

Nice having a Dr here on socali. Good job nik

 

[trippinsting]

that sucks man.. hope everything turns out well. props to the nice MD helping out!!

 

[Assyrian fish guy]

That's really nice of you Doc.

 

[MedicBMC]

Contact MedicBMC, I think he works for AMR.....ouch! Goodluck with that.

Call 911! lol

Good super glue job! Don't go to the hospital because there isn't anything they can do now with it all glued up. I'd say just wait till the superglue falls off....you should be fine. Just watch for swelling and redness.

 

[pgr11]

If you go see Nik bring him some frags for his new tank in trade for the visit. Can't beat that

 

[sbandcb]

That is a really gracious offer. I need a new doctor...where is your office. I would love to give you my business if your local.

 

[TypicalWhiteAZN]

y'all gotta see how nasty this thing look 'cause the thick layer of glue is all mixed with the finger.. stay tune for a macro...

Thanks Doc!! for the assistance!!! its great to know we got a Dr in the house!!