How to provide first aid when the door is "pinched"
Finger pinching of the door It was one of the most painful accidents on our delicate fingers, but many people chose not to provide first aid. Or provide first aid in the wrong way And left the wound that had been pinched by the door Until the fingers become swollen, inflamed and this can lead to infection problems later.
Hello, the doctor will guide you. First aid when being "Finger clamping door" for everyone to know And able to deal with the wound that was pinched by the door
First aid when being "Finger clamping door"
- Check the wound
Check if the finger that was pinched on the door is wounded Or is it bleeding? Or is there a nail tear or not? If so, the wound should be cleaned with soap and clean water, pat it dry and make the wound or cover the plaster completely. To prevent germs from entering the wound
- Cold compress
Use ice or a cooling pad. Wrapped in a clean towel And apply compresses in the area of the fingers that have been pinched by the door Immediate cold compress It can help reduce pain and swelling. Use a cold compress for approximately 10 minutes and every 20 minutes throughout the day, being careful not to let the ice come into direct contact with the skin for an extended period of time. Because there is a risk of being bitten by ice And do not compress too hard Because it will only cause more severe bruising and pain
- Raise your finger higher than heart level
Raising the finger above the level of the heart This will slow the blood flow to the injured area. And can help reduce pressure, swelling and inflammation
- room
Do not immediately use a finger that hit the door. But should take a break Let your fingers get better Because hurrying to use the injured finger too quickly May exacerbate the injury In addition, it should be noted that Does the pinched finger have swelling, inflammation, or other symptoms of concern?
- Take medicine
If there is a lot of pain that is unbearable You can take over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, or aspirin. To help relieve pain and inflammation
- Try moving your fingers
Try moving your finger on the door. That can move normally or not If you can't move your fingers Or unable to perceive the feeling in that finger area Should immediately see a doctor for examination.
- Long-term care and recovery
During the first 48 hours after being clamped by the door You should do first aid, such as cold compresses, resting your fingers. Or using pain medication The injury should improve rapidly within a few days.
After that, blood will begin to accumulate in the area that is clamped by the door Causing bruising or hematoma in the finger area or under the nail that can cause pain or numbness You should pierce the hematoma using a sterilized needle. To help drain the remaining blood And make the wound heal faster
Afterward, try to move and stretch the injured finger or gently massage the pinched area. To help increase blood flow Reduce the accumulation of dead cells, tissues and blood cells. And make the injury heal faster
What should not be done if the door is pinched
Never bandage or bandage the area of a finger that is stuck on the door. This is because injuries from being pinched by a door will cause a large amount of blood to flow into the area. Bandage or bandage in this area Will cause the blood to not be able to raise enough And further damage the tissues in the area where the door is clamped
Also, try not to use, just use your injured finger until it heals. To prevent further pain from occurring Or make the wound worse Injuries from a door pinch usually get better within a few weeks. And can return to normal use of fingers after that
When should I see my doctor?
Usually, a gut wound usually has no serious symptoms. And can be cured by itself within a few weeks But sometimes If the door is pinched hard or there is a wound that does not provide adequate cleaning May cause problems And should be treated by a doctor
See your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Fingers feeling numb or lacking sensation
- Inability to move fingers
- Deformed fingers Or broken bones
- There are signs of infection, such as pus.
