i just got a deep cut on my left index finger and it required four stitches i going on vacation next week and need to know if i can get in a pool or not?
2007-02-28 09:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by valekianx 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Absolutely not!! You are asking for a big time infection. Public pools, Jacuzzis are a breeding ground for infection. Don't even try a waterproof band aid or tegaderm they are not full-proof.
It's not worth the consequences. I see this everyday and we make a point of telling patients NO POOLS, NO JACUZZIS.
2007-03-03 19:29:56 · answer #1 · answered by Karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be healed a fair amount by then, and there is a lot of chlorine in pools you can keep it dry by using a finger condom and dry bandage, you don't want to wet it as it will take longer to heal. Good luck
2007-03-01 03:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not advisable. The wound is sure to get infected. Just wait for it to heal. The pool will always be there.
2007-03-01 02:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I wouldn't if I were you. Public pools can have all kinds of virus and bacteria in them. As well as urine and other bad things.
Unless, the stiches are out and the doc says you can I just wouldn't take the chance.
It's not worth it.
2007-02-28 09:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by Harley Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is open or gaping or draining please do not. If it is healing and you keep it covered with a waterproof bandage (tegaderm) it will be fine. The point to to avoid infection and speed healing but if you are generally healthy you should be healing nicely by next week go swimming and enjoy your vacation.
2007-02-28 09:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by nylatinanurse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt it may cause the stiches to fall out from the activity and plus pools are loaded with bacteria and may get the area infected
2007-02-28 14:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by rives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were my patient, the answer would be: "No," but I would defer to the doctor that actually sutured your wound.
2007-02-28 15:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by Drdisaia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you really shouldnt because they could rip out then they will have to redo them
2007-03-02 12:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by jacoblover12106 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋