how to stop bleeding?

[archkre]

I was putting sets of plans together and I cut the tip of my finger with the edge of a plan!
That was about 1/2 hour ago and I can't make the bleeding of my finger stop!
Today INR =3.1
What can I do ?
Thank you!

 

[RCB]

If we are talking paper cut....

If we are talking paper cut....

1. wipe cut with hydrogen peroxide.
2. Apply direct pressure with cotton ball.
3. after 2 minutes, dab with cotton ball to check for blood.
4. if still bleeding, repeat step two, till no blood.

 

[catwoman]

Daniel:

This is a paper cut?
You should be able to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the cut. I checked the American Red Cross' website and found this:

http://www.redcross.org/article/0,1072,0_312_4975,00.html

I keep a big selection of first aid supplies at home, including butterfly closures. I took 2 Red Cross first-aid courses when I was a Camp Fire leader and got hooked on stockpiling supplies. If only I worked in a hospital's emergency room ... that would be heaven!

 

[Ross]

Direct pressure for as long as it takes unless it's super deep. If that's the case, you'll be needing some stitches.

 

[geebee]

If it's seeping - pressure. If it's profusely bleeding - to the ER for stiches. Take it from someone who knows - if you wait too long, they cannot stich and you will have an ugly scar.

 

[archkre]

Thanks you all! It just stopped 10 more minutes after finished the post thru Hydr. peroxide + pressure....
Next time I put set of plans together I am gonna wear latex gloves.