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Sliced The Top Of Finger, Bleeding, Swelled Up. What To Do?
My husband sliced the top of his finger and the area is about the size of a dime - it continues to bleed. Any suggestions? do we need to go to the emergency room? He was using a mandolin (in the kitchen) when he sliced off part of the tip. We have bandaged it and held it up with pressure.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
It would be unwise to make a judgement on whether he should attend the ER without seeing the would. Certainly, if it is still bleeding, this would be a reason to see a doctor.
I suggest you go to the ER to have the finger assessed and a dressing applied.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
It would be unwise to make a judgement on whether he should attend the ER without seeing the would. Certainly, if it is still bleeding, this would be a reason to see a doctor.
I suggest you go to the ER to have the finger assessed and a dressing applied.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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