Learn first aid gestures: Minor Wound

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[dubstepender]

Thank you so much, I cut into my finger very deep and was scared but you gave me comfort!

[joeblough]

After doing something very similar today, I researched and it seems that now it has been found that for minor wounds like these (mine doesn't feel minor, lol!) using antiseptics like peroxide, alcohol, or even Neosporin delay healing and are unnecessary, rather Vaseline or any petroleum jelly product (Aquaphor) actually helps the healing process quicker. The antiseptics do kill bacteria but they cause damage to the wound as well. Just sharing what I learned today. :)

[BVEfan]

I've just put Vaseline on my first right finger and my left thumb and 2 plasters on both of them to ease the bleeding while washing a cake knife so thanks for that video, it really helped me. The cuts were so painful but I managed to ease the bleeding afterwards.

[zuzia_ismentallyunstable]

I cut my fingers with a knife while cooking a lot by accident but this time it was bleeding A LOT even though I was putting pressure and washing it constantly, thank you for this, it helped and calmed me down.

[jaz.iqbal.xo_]

Earlier this year, i cut my thumb quite bad from a razor. It was the deepest cut i had ever had on my hand. For 10 whole minutes, it bled nonstop. I lost a whole hand full of blood in the first 2 minutes. As a 10 year old, i was quite embarrassed from being scared of blood and crying. I was trying to be brave but i started feeling extremely light headed after a few minutes. It was a Monday morning, school was in 30 minutes, i had a deep wound which was bleeding non stop and i felt like passing out. I was panicking so bad but i had to deal with it. Now that i have watched this, i will be more prepared ❤️

[dylanlochan]

Thank you a lot I cut myself without even knowing way too often so I had to search how to stop a bleeding cut and this came up and i was thankfully able to stop a really bad one.

[mm_mm_mm]

Thank you so much bro, i was peeling off a mango and I accidentally peeled a lil bit on my finger, ofc it bleeds but not alot. And your tactic works GodBless to u.

[sylvesterken]

The man went back to work with a wound again . He reallly loves his job

[Benri]

Finally a simple video, other videos I've watched requires like 5 pairs of disposable gloves lol

[OscarrCarr]

They really said if you feel any burn soreness of PAIN the next day contact a doctor... If you cut youself in the finger of course you sould not have to contact a doctor the day after but other than that Great video.

Unfortunately While opening a can food. I cut myself. the blood came out really fast. I wash it over running water for 5mins while still bleeding. i dont know but If i saw my blood i always have had a cold sweat and my vision became blurred i cant see anything. I panicked that moment thinking I am home alone what if I fainted. Thank god the bleeding stopped I wrapped it in a clean towel and put antiseptic. It just happen this morning. what an experience

[rushrever]

Just so you know try to avoid using hydrogen peroxide to disinfect cuts because it will increase scarring and it'll damage a lot of tissue around it and it will generally make it take longer to heal

[stargoonmiracleousworld]

Yesterday I got my finger cut and the cut was so deep, blood wasn't stopping, I bleed a lot, thanks ❤

[Luke-mrh]

Im so glad i saw this video my son has special needs so he couldnt tell me he was hurt but i cleaned the cut and put a plaster on it im freaking out that he couldve lost his thumb

[xcassyx]

Had 2 panic attacks in the bathroom after accidentally cutting myself on the metal rack in the shower but all good now 👍👍👍 Take care y'all.

[jared_r]

If it's deeper & around the knuckle, its advised to wear a split so that you don't bend your finger and reopen your wound.

[StarxBoba]

Thank you! It really did stop the bleeding.

[misconduct]

sliced my finger wide open can see literally the bone so im keeping the finger straight cause if I bend it the whole skin cracks open revealing such a large wound lol bled so much for about 30 seconds till I wrapped my finger with laces to stop blood flow now im in the process of going to the hospital or not

[i.rhacyeva]

Is bandaid necessary? I don't have any at the moment :(

[agnettaopiyo]

Thank you very much. You guys are lifesavers. Love you