To keep it in good condition for re-attachment? the paramedics are on their way but i live in a remote area so pls answer as soon as possible
2006-10-15 00:05:09 · 9 answers · asked by Apollo C 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
No.. Not in the freezer, it will cause damage to the tissue. You should place it in a ziploc type bag and then on some ice. Preferably in a cooler.
2006-10-15 00:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutley not. Putting a finger in a freezer would cause severe tissue damage, such as frostbite. It would be useless to reattach it later on. You should wrap the digit in a sterlie dressing, (like sterile gauze) keep it dry and cool, not freezing, and get medical help ASAP. The quicker you reattach it, the better your odds of having good functions again.
2006-10-15 04:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by mb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I hope they got it reattached and you got this taken care of!
But no, do not put a severed digit in the freezer. Put it in a ziplock or other waterproof container, and put it on ice. It should be cold, but not frozen or wet.
Good luck, sheesh!
2006-10-15 03:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by EvilBunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a major finger and not a pinky the surgeons might try to reattach it. Keep cold but not frozen.
2006-10-15 03:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to place the severed finger between bags of frozen veg and wrapped with a cloth.
2006-10-15 00:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by fuck off 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude,
You just lost a finger and you are typing on Yahoo. Well, okay, just be sure you DON'T put the finger in the chilli
2006-10-15 01:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by ineedonebuddy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ice/fridge keep it very cool DO not freeze it
2006-10-15 00:13:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, to keep it from blood loss and nerves ok until reattachment
2006-10-15 03:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by forchinadoll 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You asked this 8 minutes ago? I'm probably too late to give my answer...........................................................................
2006-10-15 00:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋