I sliced my the pad of my pinky finger about 18 hours ago. It finally stopped bleeding but the cut doesn't want to stay closed. Can I get stitches now? I'm afraid if I just butterfly it that it will take longer to heal.
2007-12-10 00:47:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mrs E 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Depending on the cut you can wait up to 24 hours, but your risk of infection greatly increases. It also depends on how deep it is. If it is less than a quarter of an inch deep, and the bleeding has already stopped like you said, you may not require stitches. Your best bet is to just see your doc now and they can either stitch it up or instruct you how to keep it clean and give you info on infection so it can heal on its own.
Don't use regular super glue. It is not the same as Dermabond. Dermabond is specifically make for skin and is biodegratable. Superglue isn't so go see your doc and if he can't stich it he may use the dermabond
Also, don't go to the ER. If you have waited 18 hours already it is not an emergency.
2007-12-10 01:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by miss_sass_e_cat 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It best done ASAP, not sure of exact time, but, the healing process has something to do with it (Street terms). I had a cut once and by the time I got to the Hospital it had been about 8 hours maybe more. They did stitch my head and it healed well. So, if it a bad cut, they "may" be able to do stitches. I would call the ER and ask, probably be the best way. Technology changing all the time. Heck, my mother had a leg operation and they glued her incision and not use stitches.
2007-12-10 00:59:49 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maximum suitable completed ASAP, undecided of perfect time, yet, the healing technique has some thing to do with it (street words). I had a cut back as quickly as and via the time I have been given to the wellness center it have been approximately 8 hours according to risk greater. They did stitch my head and it healed properly. So, if it a bad cut back, they "might" have the capacity to do stitches. i might call the ER and ask, in all risk be the main suitable way. technologies changing each and all of the time. Heck, my mom had a leg operation and that they glued her incision and not use stitches.
2016-11-15 03:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is to late for stitches, and they would probably just dermabond it any way.. Dermabond is just a fancy way of saying super glue anyway... Just make sure that the cut is clean pinch it together and glue it shut, you will probably need an extra set of hands being that you will only be working with one... Be careful it is tricky and you only get one chance with superglue, the more closed up the wound the smaller the scar... PS I am NOT a Dr.
2007-12-10 00:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by w1nd0w_lick3r 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not later that you want stitches, it's the sooner the better. Your finger is not something to mess around with -- you need that too much! Go to the ER.
2007-12-10 00:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by chante 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have 24 hrs from the time u where injured but i agree with the dermabond but you surly sould have it done by a prof. less liklyhood of infection and two hands on the job is better then one i mean u do want it to heal together stright
2007-12-10 01:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
stitches must be done
2007-12-10 00:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋