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How To Treat An Injury By A Food Blender Blade?
hi i had an accident on friday with a food blender and the blade went into my thumb and right through i went to A&E but id managed to get the blade out before a nurse looked so they asked someone to clean the blood and put a plaster on. im not sure how i should be treating the wound i have been cleanin it every day with cold water and cotton wool and putting a new plaster on it
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
Hi,
I suggest you leave the wound I disturbed for the next few days with a fresh dressing on. In 3 days time re-inspect the wound. If it looks clean and not red or swollen then you could consider leaving the dressing off to continue the healing process.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
I suggest you leave the wound I disturbed for the next few days with a fresh dressing on. In 3 days time re-inspect the wound. If it looks clean and not red or swollen then you could consider leaving the dressing off to continue the healing process.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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