Skittl1321

Is your tetanus shot current?

That would be the only reason I would go to the doctor if there is nothing to "stitch".

If it is current, just keep it clean and keep an eye on it.

Sorry it happened

samifel

I think most of us have done it at one time or another, but usually only once. It will heal! Keep it clean and try not to use it.

Tartan

OOOOWIE! Sorry the rotary cutter bit you. It will take a long time to stop hurting. It is going to throb occasionally until it is completely healed and the scab is off. It will sometimes hurt if you bump it for about 6 months after that. You should be able to type after the scab comes off without pain.

fatquarters

Been there, done that!!! I think you have done everything right. I actually did go to emergency, DH made me, I talked the doc out of stitches, he just put a dab of glue on it, told me to keep it good and dry. It healed up fine, but will take a couple weeks because it's quite deep. If there is no infection, I wouldn't worry.

auntpiggylpn

Keep it clean and dry. I would keep it covered with the neosporin or just triple antibiotic ointment. Most wound clinic doctors order twice a day dressing changes (former wound care nurse!) I would keep the dressing on it until you see new skin covering the area. Beware that this skin is fragile so you might want to keep a dressing on it even after the skin forms. See a doctor if your finger becomes reddened, hot to the touch, or the pain increases. And definately if you have any drainage from the wound.

nativetexan

i cut my thumb and part of the nail. it bled for over four hours so i went to the Emergency room. sat there for another hour and it had stopped bleeding then, so they ended up only wrapping my thumb like I was a mummy. Since the nerves were cut a bit, i bought a metal guard that slips over the finger and that helped me work better. it took over two months to be able to stop wearing the guard. all is well now.
irritating part was that the long ruler i was using had a plastic guard on one side and i was using the other side!!

Daffy Daphne

So sorry this happened to you. I second skittl's mention of a tetanus shot/booster...that's important.

This thread makes me doubly glad that hcarpini (I believe that was the member) told us about Rule Steady. I ordered one from Shiisa Quilts in Indiana and it is, as they say, da bomb! It did cost a little more than buying direct from Australia, but supporting our quilt shops is a good thing too.

BellaBoo

Please everyone you need to buy a safety tool for the rulers. There are several options available. If you use a rotary cutter you will one day probably cut yourself. I don't cut without a safety tool since I cut myself with the cutter. The trip to the ER, I could have bought everyone in my guild a Rule Steady! Not counting a price on hurt and soreness. I love the Rule Steady. It's pricey but I bet Dawn would think that price is nothing right now. Here are some links to safety tools for cutting. Pick one, buy and use it. Google them and may find some less expensive elsewhere.

http://shop.shiisaquilts.com/store/p...sp?idproduct=2

http://quiltersslidelock.com/

http://www.createforless.com/Fons+_a...pid190029.aspx

http://www.createforless.com/search/...=gypsy gripper

sewmorethings

Ouch hope you heal fast so you can get back to doing everything

dcamarote

I am a Reg. Nurse. I had a similiar experience about 3 years ago. The cut was really bad but it did heal and did not get infected. It took almost 4 weeks to close up completely. Keep an eye on it and if you think it is getting infected, see a doctor right away. I kept mine bandaged most of the first 3 weeks. It also taught me to be much more careful when cutting. Hope you will be OK.