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Yesterday at work I cut a dime sized chunk out of my thumb on my right hand. It's almost a 1/4'' deep and hit a few small arteries. They call it an avulsion. It was pretty nasty. Between the blood loss and the 100+ degree heat I fainted but only for a few moments. Anyways, the doc said to keep it away from water and moisture for a few weeks while it heals, so no soaking for awhile. I also have to change the dressing twice a day. Kind of hard to do with one hand but luckily for me I have a neighbor who is a paramedic. I can only imagine what would have happened if I wasn't wearing my heavy duty rubber gloves. Just thought I'd let you all know that I'll be around a little more than usual. If that's even possible. Chad
If you don't mind me askin Chad,how did it happen? Bout 2 years ago,I was cutting an L or a rectangle out of porcelain,and I went to snap out the rest of the piece after cuttin on wet saw. Well my finger caught an edge of the porcelain,sliced it like a razor blade.I was a 1 hand wonder at work,for like 2 weeks lol.I'm on a 2 week vac roughly as,my daughter is in town.Still semi-slow here in Sarasota FL.
I hate when that happens! You can always soak with your hand over your head.
Chad,It's fortunate that your such a good one-handed typist. You probably never thought that skill would come in so handy! Seriously, hope your not in too much pain. Wrap that hand up in a ziplock and some duct tape and get out in that tub!Rich
Neosporin (sp?) helps the wound heal about twice as fast as without anything. Try it and you will be surprised. Almost like a magical way to grow skin.
and the doctor told me not to let it form a scab, instead to do like Ndabunka said and keep it greasy. I use polysporin, but I am sure neosporin is just as effective. Take care,Boni
Still semi-slow here in Sarasota FL.