Whether you’re chopping some produce or flipping through the pages of a book, it’s practically inevitable that you will endure the wrath of a cut finger sooner or later. While these cuts are more often than not considered a relatively mild injury, there is a certain wound care protocol that should be followed to ensure that your cut doesn’t result in infection or other complications. Here is a step-by-step process regarding actions to follow when dealing with the inconvenience of a cut finger.
As with all variations of wounds, stopping the bleeding is always the first task at hand when dealing with an injury of any severity. While a minor scrape to your finger can coagulate on its own, there’s no point in waiting to find that out. Gently apply pressure using a clean bandage or cloth for anywhere between 10 to 20 minutes, preferably while keeping the finger elevated. Make sure to continuously keep the cloth on the cut without lifting it to see if the bleeding has stopped. Frequently checking on the wound can remove the developing clot, and bleeding could resume.