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When do you need stitches-human that is So all you nurses and "experts" out there. I'm looking for an unofficial, layman's, not to be held accountable in any way, opinion. If one were to have stabbed their finger with a knife (no, by mistake) and left a deepish puncture about 1/3" across, and it's been bleeding for over an hour, and now it's really only bleeding if that person moves their hand... Do you think the little butterfly badage strips would do the job? At what point do you know you might need stitches? :rolleyes:, Jen |
well... smooth move!! I cut the tip of my little finger. The school nurse made me go to emergency, by the time they saw me the bleeding had most stoped. What they did was put liquid stitches on. My finger is fine, it took a month to heal before it wasn't senitive. So..... I would think you should be ok. It is not bleeding with pressure? And you cleaned it really well? Just be careful in the future, wouldn't want my little Zoe's mom to hurt herself!!! Shinja |
Give me a second and I will ask my mum (an RN) after she gets off the phone. For a non-binding opinion :p |
Not sure but my husband cut his leg with a chain saw, not real deep and wouldn't go to the doctor and he is ok. |
First of all, is it in an area where if you bend/utilize your finger it will reopen? Because stitches would be the answer for it to heal in a timely manner and prevent infection. (e.g. so it doesn't keep popping open). Note: Stitches usually can only be inserted within 24 hours for best results. Also, is it jagged or can it the skin be put together smoothly? If it is smooth (and not in an area in risk of reopening), she would personally use liquid band-aid. Clean thoroughly, dry thoroughly, and apply the liquid band-aid as directed. And make sure the edges are even and smooth to promote good healing and good results. I cut myself with scissors really deep once. My mum just stuck it back together and I didn't need stitches. However, the cut wasn't in a place where it would reopen and it was a smooth cut. I hope this helps! |
If it is pretty deep, this wound will heal from inside out if you will get stitiches and the person will have so much less trouble with sensitivity, etc., if you will get proper medical care. Tetanus need can be assessed, etc. There will be far less scarring, too and I think much less chance of infection. |
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Makes my paring knife wound seem rather silly :rolleyes: And, me feel better! |
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If you bend there a lot, could be a slow healing process and you need to watch for spreading, streaky redness. |
I hope you've applied some antibiotic ointment to the cut to prevent infection...that's always my greatest worry. My son works on his Jeep alot & it always getting cuts to his hands, he cleans them & uses New Skin to seal the cut with great results. I tried it once, but I'm too much of wimp myself & can't handle the stinging pain of the stuff, so go old skool with a bandaid. |
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My mom says that's a tough place. It opens and reopens. Can you keep the area stationary to heal (maybe with a finger splint)? If not, you probably want to go get stitches to prevent reopening the wound. That is not good for it. It is hard for her to tell without doing a real assessment. Hope this helps! |
Ya'll are so great! Thanks so much. (I don't know how I made it to 48 and raised two kids and still can't tell whether something needs stitches :confused::)) Antibiotic ointment: check Spurting blood: no (only bleeds when I move it around) Bad spot: check (will keep an eye on it for sure) Will watch for streaking lines and infection (eew): check When "Mr. Overprotective" returns from work this evening he may decide to overrule :rolleyes: |
If it's continuing to bleed when you move it around, then it's probably safest to have the wound checked. It sounds like you are continuing to open it and it might not be able to heal properly. Butterfly bandages are good for keeping wound edges together, more for cosmetic reasons (reduced scarring) than to stop bleeding. You might be able to avoid stitches and have the liquid sutures (kind of like superglue) instead, depending on the location and depth. |
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One little stitch... Finally went to get it checked after 5 hours of bleeding/oozing. One stitch; x-ray cause she thought it was so deep it might have nicked the bone (but nope); antibiotics and, a very sore finger. All's well! :thumbup: |
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