A severed finger is a very serious injury.You need to make sure the person doesn't have a more serious injury when you first arrive on the scene.Saving the finger for reattachment is your priority after that.
Step 1: There is danger around the area.
Before helping someone, make sure you don't see anything that would put you or others in danger, such as a power tool that is still on.
Step 2: Make sure to check for consciousness.
If the person is awake, you can talk to them.You can start by asking the person's name.If the person isn't conscious, that could be a sign of a more serious injury.
Step 3: Call for help.
If you're the only person in the area, you should call for help.If there are other people around, assign one to call.
Step 4: Check for more serious injuries.
Make sure that the severed finger is the most serious injury before moving on to treat it.Check for more serious bleeding wounds.
Step 5: Don't stop talking to the person.
Help her stay calm by talking to her in a soothing voice.Don't become panicked yourself.Ask the injured person to take slow, deep breaths.
Step 6: Put on gloves.
Before helping the person, put on gloves.Gloves will help protect you from diseases he may have.Gloves are included in first aid kits.
Step 7: The dirt has to be cleaned off.
If there are clear pieces of dirt or debris on the wound, you can rinse it off with clean, running water.If you see a large object, leave it there.
Step 8: The wound should be kept from bleeding more.
Press down on the wounded area with a clean cloth.Try to keep the flow of blood under control.
Step 9: Remove the wound.
The elevation of the severed finger will help slow the bleeding.
Step 10: The person needs to lay down.
Use a blanket or carpeting under her to keep her warm.
Step 11: Continue to apply pressure.
Keep the pressure on the wound while it's bleeding.If you become tired, ask someone else to take over.Make sure you have the wound covered if you don't seem to be stopping the blood.You can put on a tight bandage if you can't apply pressure.Over time tight bandages can cause harm.Wrap a piece of cloth around the wound and use tape to keep it on.Keep the pressure on until help arrives.
Step 12: The finger needs to be cleaned.
If the wound on the finger looks dirty, lightly wash it off.If you're still applying pressure, have someone else do these steps.
Step 13: Don't remove jewelry.
Take off any jewelry if possible.It may be harder to take off later.
Step 14: Wrap the finger in a towel.
If available, lightly wet a clean paper towel.If saline is not available, contact lens solution can also be used.Wrap the finger in the towel and wring out any excess liquid.
Step 15: Place the finger in a bag.
Put the wrapped finger in a zip-top bag.
Step 16: An ice bag or bucket can be made.
Ice and water can be added to a larger zip-top bag or bucket.The sealed bag should be put into the larger bag.If you place the finger in water or ice, it will get frostbitten and damage the skin.Dry ice is too cold.
Step 17: Give the finger to the paramedics.
Allow them to take control of the finger when help arrives.