as low as possible?
as high as possible?
at the same level as your heart?
or as far away from your heart as possible at any level?
2007-03-26 11:12:58 · 7 answers · asked by Megan L 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
As low as possible. Squeeze the finger to eliminate any excess blood. Shake it from side to side (but away from anything you don't want to get blood all over). Finally, apply a tourniquet to the arm and neck.
2007-03-26 11:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You should hold the finger above your heart to reduce the bleeding, its so the heart has to pump the blood up to the injury. Also wrap the injury in a clean rag that doesn't shed(no toliet paper), hold onto the rag tightly but not so tight as to cut off circulation. If your fingertip goes blue your hanging on too tight. If it doesn't stop within 15 to 20 min go see a Dr. or if it is bleeding really hard. Also don;t drive you can pass out from loss of blood.
2007-03-26 11:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by chocolatepanda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first I would not cut your finger holding it up. This is the most difficult way to cut your finger. Always use a cutting block and a sharp knife. I cannot figure out why you would want to cut your finger but that's not for me to comment on.
2007-03-27 03:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Bill S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
higher than the heart. The idea is to slow the bleeding to the wound while applying direct pressure.
Take care!
2007-03-26 11:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Above your heart and holding the finger upright
2007-03-26 12:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by Firefighter_2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
higher than the heart - it will reduce the blood flow to the area
2007-03-26 11:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by margarita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would wrap it with a steril dressing and hol it abouve your hart levil and this should stop it. then badage it
2007-03-26 11:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by FF_EMT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋