when i was opening the can and it coulnt open so i tried to open it the circle thing was sharp and i accidentaly cut my fingers and it coulnt stop bleeding for 5 minutes and then i was washing it and i putted bandage on it and i felt really weird like i see weird things and i feel dizzy and when i lie down for 5 minutes is this normal? what should i do?
im very very worried!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-26 13:46:04 · 13 answers · asked by bianca 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Can't believe you're typing so well with a badly cut finger…
1. Make sure it's rinsed out well (the outflowing blood will help here).
2. Wrap it up fairly tightly, to stop the bleeding.
3. If you can get the bleeding to stop, gently unwrap it after an hour, after the blood has had a change to coagulate and seal the cut.
4. Change to a clean dressing, wrapped loosely this time.
If you can't get the blood flow to stop or the cut is just very deep so that you think the skin might not line up straight as it heals, you need to go to the emergency room, wait around a few hours, and get some stitches.
2006-06-26 13:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Winsome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
playing devils advocate
besides dialing 911 or going to the E.R.
restrict blood flow to the finger, and go eat some meat (iron), if the cut is small but deep you may be able to goto a clinic and have them fix you up (cheaper than ER)
If you have stopped the bleeding and got some big balls you can try applying your own stitches. Or if it isnt too serious and you are a big wuss like me and cant handle the sight of blood which is why you feel dizzy, then once the bleeding is stopped go to wallyworld and buy some butterfly bandages.
2006-06-26 20:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by hectortuba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're probably fine. Put pressure on the cut until the bleeding stops. Put some antibacterial ointment (Like Neosporin) on the cuts when you change your bandages. It takes a lot of blood to be lost before you are in serious danger and a lot of people feel faint after seeing their own blood. Lie down. Calm down. Dial 911 only if you've lost a lot of blood (and I'm talking cups of it, not drops). If your fingers become infected you may need to see a doctor. You sound like you're overreacting.
2006-06-26 20:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by nuttocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call 911 or have someone take u to the hospital. For starters, if you're getting dizzy it must have been bleeding bad. You may need blood or something if it was really bad. U probably need stitches and u definitely need a tetanus shot.
2006-07-01 00:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some iodine or soemthing that can sterilize it and put it on the wopund. cover it iwth a bandage and apply pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding. If bleeding continues for a long period, go to the hsopital and get it checked out
2006-06-26 21:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the ER but trying buying one of those battery-operated can openers that cut around the edge of the can and doesn't let the lid fall in. It's called the "One Touch⢠Can Opener". You can buy one at www.carolwrightgifts.com or I think even www.qvc.com.
2006-06-26 22:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much did it bleed? 5 minutes is normal. call 1411 and ask for a 24 hour nurse line and ask the nurse
2006-06-26 20:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply pressure to the wound.
lie down and raise your legs.
seek medical attention if the cut is deep.
get off the internet and rest
2006-06-26 20:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by Noel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have enough blood so dont be worried about that. all of your fingers? just make sure it doesnt get infected. see a doctor if your that worried but if u kep it lean ull be fine
2006-06-26 20:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by T-RoZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe cuz da u didnt let any air get in it
or u need 2 go c a doctor
2006-06-26 20:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by Thalia L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋