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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Removal of a finger (partial amputation) is a very serious injury. As soon as you arrive at the scene, make sure the injured person does not have any more serious injuries. After that, your priority will be to stop the wound from bleeding and preserve your finger to reconnect.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: First step

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   Look around for hazards. Before helping someone, make sure that you do not overlook things that could put you and others in immediate danger, such as working heavy machinery.

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   Check alertness. Check if the person is alert enough to talk to you. You can start by asking for the person's name.
   • If the victim is not alert, it could be a sign of a more serious injury or shock.

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   Ask for help. If you are the only person in that area, call 115 for assistance. If there are people around, ask someone to call 115.

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   Check for more serious injuries. A severed finger can confuse you with a lot of blood, however, make sure it's the worst before starting treatment. Check for more serious bleeding wounds, for example.

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   Continually talk to the victim. Help her / him stay calm in a gentle voice. Try not to panic yourself. Take a slow, deep breath and ask the victim to do the same. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Give First Aid

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   Wear gloves. If available, wear gloves before helping victim. Gloves will help protect you from any blood-borne diseases the victim may have. Gloves are sometimes included in the emergency medical care department.

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   Clean the wound. If you see any dirt or debris in the wound, you can remove it by rinsing it under the tap water (you can also pour water from the water bottle if you don't have a sink). However, if you see an object deeply embedded in the wound or a large object, keep it in place.

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   Keep the wound from bleeding. Using a clean cloth or gauze, press on the wound. Try to stop the bleeding by pressing the wound tightly.

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   Raise the wound up high. Keep the injured hand higher than the heart, as raising the hand will slow bleeding.

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   Help the victim lie down. Help the victim lie down, and place a blanket or rug under his back to keep warm.

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   Continue to press the wound tightly. If the wound is still bleeding, press firmly on the wound. If you feel tired, ask someone else to do it for you. If the wound doesn't stop bleeding, make sure you cover it properly.
   • If you are unable to continue applying pressure on the wound, you can bandage it tightly. However, dressing the wound tightly can be harmful in the long run. To bandage the wound, roll a cloth or gauze around the wound and fix it with a bandage.
   • Hold the wound firmly until you get help.
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Method 3 of 3: Protect the Finger

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   Finger cleaning. Gently wash your finger away from dirt, especially if the wound is dirty.
   • Ask someone else to do this if you are still holding the wound.

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   Remove jewelry. If possible, gently remove rings and other jewels. It will be more difficult to remove them later.

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   Roll your finger over a damp tissue or gauze pad. Moisten clean paper towels with sterile saline if available (contact lenses solution can also be used), or tap water or bottled water if saline is not available. Wring out excess water. Roll your finger on the tissue.

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   Place your finger in the plastic bag. Put the wrapped finger in the zipper pocket. Unlock the bag.

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   Create an ice bag or bucket of ice. Put ice or water in a plastic bag with a larger zipper. Place the finger bag in the large plastic bag.
   • Do not place the finger directly in water or ice, as it will freeze the finger and damage the skin. Also, do not use dry ice, as it is too cold.

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   Hand over the finger to the medical staff. When medical assistance arrives, let them take care of the finger. advertisement

Advice

• The finger is placed in cold water or ice (the finger should be in a zippered plastic bag) that can be reconnected in 18 hours; if not cooled, it can only be resumed in four to six hours. If the finger cannot be kept in cold water, at least keep it away from heat sources.

Warning

• Keeping the victim's life is more important than the finger care, always taking care of the victim first.
• Call an ambulance immediately.