First time getting stitches - lesson learned and pic warning

[HST]

Well, that's harsh.

I actually had the superglue out, but I could not get it to stop bleeding. Plus with it being my right hand, and me being right handed, it was hard to do much of anything.

Bottom line was for a $20 copay I was fine getting treated by a pro. I still got home in time to watch the Panthers go 6-0!

I think he was tongue and checking you, I doubt that member meant to be harsh.

You did the right thing. Moreover, everyone's pain threshold and acclimation to gore is different. I've had grown men pass out from a shot.

Glad you got home to enjoy your game and that you got good care.

 

[Comeuppance]

Well that's pretty crude and extremely painful haha.
A Big lighter seems more appropriate.

I actually used the blowtorch to speed the glue drying process. I used a paracord tourniquet to cut off circulation and stop the bleeding, rinsed out the wound, dried it off, applied the glue, used the dry heat from the pen torch to dry the glue, and continued on with my day. Total process time: 3 minutes. Total cost: less than 50 cents worth of combined butane, glue, and water.

I think he was tongue and checking you, I doubt that member meant to be harsh.

You did the right thing. Moreover, everyone's pain threshold and acclimation to gore is different. I've had grown men pass out from a shot.

Glad you got home to enjoy your game and that you got good care.

Aye, I was just being silly :biggrin:

 

[2serewithluv]

That's got to hurt in the morning!

 

[2serewithluv]

I have a S.T. DuPont mini jet lighter. It has a torch flame which makes it a small blowtorch.

 

[Catabis]

When I first started collecting knives some 30 years ago as an 8 yr old I was too curious about knives and as a result I acquired at least 100 stitches until about 15yrs old. Luckily my dad used to be a naval corpsman and taught me how to do my own stitches. 6lb fishing line a sewing needle, pliers and ice for numbing so I did all my own stitches. Didn't cut myself for many years until last year when I was working in a knife shop. I always hated Emerson chisel grinds. Until one day it proved that it works so I bought that very knife, Emerson horseman. Still don't like em but damn, 11 stitches later on my pinkie which had already had 3 surgeries to it from a hydraulic ramp smashing it. Damn cut was in same exact spot as surgery.
Good to hear your finger didn't get cut much worse. Stay safe.

 

[Mecha]

Hell, that ain't nothin'. Just last week I got my arm caught in the spinner on my tractor's jet turbine engine tryin' to adjust the idle. Didn't even flinch, just took a pull off my ass-pocket of whiskey, and poured the rest on the wound. Then I pulled out my Opinel and whittled up a hickory saddle-stitchin' awl, threaded a yard of catgut and stitched it up right there. Didn't even wince. Finished the hay balin' and still had time to castrate three-dozen steer before dinner.

 

[Cursum Perficio]

OP, thanks for posting, I cringe at such pics and it helps keep me being careful. Hope you heal up ok!

Hell, that ain't nothin'. Just last week I got my arm caught in the spinner on my tractor's jet turbine engine tryin' to adjust the idle. Didn't even flinch, just took a pull off my ass-pocket of whiskey, and poured the rest on the wound. Then I pulled out my Opinel and whittled up a hickory saddle-stitchin' awl, threaded a yard of catgut and stitched it up right there. Didn't even wince. Finished the hay balin' and still had time to castrate three-dozen steer before dinner.

Mecha, you the man! Reminds of Chopper - *language warning*:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh6pZQX22CQ

 

[sharpguytoo]

Yep, been there. No pics or bloody stories but did get a new custom sheath and now no Isula problems. Still use factory job for neck carry tho.

 

[DocT]

Had me ESEE izula in the sheath clipped in my left pocket while I did some work outside yesterday. Went to draw it, I grabbed the handle with my left hand and the sheath with my right hand so I wouldn't pull it from my pocket.

Well, the index finger on my right hand must have been a tad too high on the sheath. I drew the knife in one quick motion - schwick! It hurt but not that bad, but I could tell just from how weird it felt that it was a deep cut. I didn't see it but wrapped it in a clean cloth and held it with pressure over my head for 20 minutes. When I then tried to look at it it was just a bloody mess and still bleeding a lot, so off to urgent care we went.

As the nurse put it, I almost cut pad of my finger off. The worst part was the last stitch as somehow the lanocane had not numbed a small area and I fully felt the stitch needle going in and coming out. Hurt way more than the original cut.

At any rate - be careful with your tools, and pay attention!

Ouch! This is why I always push on the sheath with my thumb as I am drawing the knife. My Izulas always spring out that way and I do not get cut in the process.

Such stuff can happen to anybody. The other day I was eating an apple by slicing pieces off with my Dragonfly, which has a choil. Well, I got up to walk into the kitchen and somehow lifted my finger from the choil and when I set it down again...you guessed it...I put my finger on the blade. Oouuch!

 

[tacticalgearlover]

Ouch! That's a good one, keep it clean and it should hopefully heal up pretty clean. I discovered this summer just how hard a sebenza will bite... The hollow grind does it's job well View attachment 587983

 

[jbmonkey]

There will be some people reading this and taking said medical advice. Some of this advice Aint so great.

When i was young we just duct taped nasty deep cuts closed. I got a lopsided thumb from this where the finger print and flesh dont match up even close from being taped closed to heal rather than proper medical attention. We shouldn't frown on anyone for getting the proper procedure done rather than some kitchen sink home surgery.


Be careful folks.

 

[HST]

There will be some people reading this and taking said medical advice. Some of this advice Aint so great.

When i was young we just duct taped nasty deep cuts closed. I got a lopsided thumb from this where the finger print and flesh dont match up even close from being taped closed to heal rather than proper medical attention. We shouldn't frown on anyone for getting the proper procedure done rather than some kitchen sink home surgery.


Be careful folks.

I've been a Fighting Combat MD for almost 6 years, the other 10 was spent at my city's ER and I'm back there again. I've used the techniques I stated since I was a juvenile - I've always been a professional rescuer. Maybe you weren't talking to me...I just wanted to give some pragmatic advice

Duct taping your finger is a horrible idea. It's not stabilized, it's oxygen deprived, and hard to keep a slice flesh wound coagulated properly for healing. You actually made the situation worse. We all have scars bearing bad decisions or lack of knowledge.

People have been caring for themselves, since we have roamed the earth. I'd always suggest a trip to the ER or a Doc-In-A-Box, simply for the prevention of pathogens; but a healthy person can very easily take care of themselves, adequately. I will admit, I see no use in heating super glue up and duct taping a flesh wound be a temporary last resort.

I super glue humans - usually myself these days - and K9s often. I doubt there's too many members out here that were alive when it was found to be a quick fix in a combat/field/survival situation.