Is there any artieres in your foot? What if you cut a vein what happens? I cut it on the side of the ball of my foot, I think I got the glass out. Any nurse answers will be greatly appricated. It was gushing like a river! Now that I have a band aid on it it seems to have slowed.
2006-09-01 17:08:28 · 16 answers · asked by duuh 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'm not a nurse but my mom is. I don't believe there is anything to worry about on that part of your foot. If it has slowed down at all then you should be okay. If it's deep though you need to butterfly stitch it. It's basically using a type of band-aid to pull the cut together. Make sure you clean it out really well with an antiseptic. Peroxide is okay but don't use it too often or it will slow the healing process.
2006-09-01 17:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by dreamangel263 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, is the bleeding slow and steady, or fast and uneven?
Fast would indicate you've nicked a major blood vessel (artery or vein) but if it's slow:
1) Wash it thoroughly with soap and water.
2) Disinfect it with alcohol, betadine or peroxide
3) If there is no skin missing, cut a piece from a new, unused sandwich bag about 5mm larger on each edge than the cut. Run a bead of superglue on each side of the cut, and one (very thin) bead in the cut, then press the plastic over the cut. This will seal it up.
The amount of cyanide in cyanoacrylate is nowhere near the point of toxicity, and your body will push the glue out as it heals. The oils in your skin will also cause the plastic to turn loose in a few days.
As Douglas Adams said in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...Don't Panic!
2006-09-01 22:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by ericnifromnm081970 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have a pair of circumstances. yet, i found out that a 2 inch via 2 inch sq. digital digicam memory card holder is sufficiently enormous to make a small barefooter's first help equipment.I carry small tweezers for paying for out glass or wood splinters, some band-aids in case of cuts, or perhaps a pair of stitching needles if i could desire to empty blisters suitable away (in the previous i'm able to pass abode a 2d later to end the barefooting for that day using blisters).
2016-10-01 05:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go see a doctor if:
1) the bleeding does not stop
2) there is uneven swelling (possibly residue)
3) swelling doesn't shrink in 1-2 days
2006-09-01 17:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the bleeding stops then not to worry, if not consult a surgeon
please take STAPHISGARIA 30 one dose 4 times a day
and LEDUM PAL 30 one dose 4 times a day
These r homeopathic medicines ...work very well
2006-09-01 17:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice
2006-09-01 17:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by nbs.princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a sliver in your foot. You might want to go to the ER.
2006-09-02 16:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by snipps 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
instead of asking for answers on a computer,why dont you take the time to call the hospital?
2006-09-01 17:11:53 · answer #8 · answered by Riss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you put a lot of anti septic ,
and stay off the white carpets.
2006-09-01 17:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naahhhh, chill!
Just spray some Windex on it, and wrap it with adhesive tape, and change it every day...You'll be fine...
2006-09-01 17:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋