How long does it take for a bleeding cut to stop when tightly compressed?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the duration it takes for a bleeding cut to stop when tightly compressed. Participants share personal experiences, suggest first aid techniques, and inquire about the specifics of the injury, including its depth and the materials available for bandaging. The conversation touches on practical advice and the need for medical attention in certain cases.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that bleeding stops while pressure is applied but resumes immediately upon release.
  • Another mentions that their cuts typically stop bleeding after a couple of minutes of pressure.
  • Concerns are raised about the duration of bleeding, with one participant stating it has been an hour.
  • Several participants suggest the need for first aid supplies and inquire about the depth of the cut.
  • There are suggestions for improvised bandaging techniques, including using a big band-aid as a butterfly bandage.
  • Some participants discuss the importance of elevation and direct pressure to control bleeding.
  • One participant shares a personal experience of bleeding for several days after a deep cut.
  • There are inquiries about medications that might inhibit clotting, with one participant denying the use of blood thinners.
  • Multiple participants express concern about the severity of the injury and suggest seeking medical attention if bleeding continues.
  • Humor is used in the discussion, with light-hearted comments about the situation and the need for first aid supplies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of applying pressure and using bandaging techniques, but there is no consensus on the exact duration for bleeding to stop or the necessity of medical intervention, as some suggest it may be needed while others offer home remedies.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the effectiveness of their first aid measures and the adequacy of their supplies. The discussion highlights the variability in individual responses to injuries and the need for personalized assessment of the situation.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in first aid practices, those seeking advice on managing minor injuries, or anyone curious about the variability in healing and bleeding times for cuts.

  • #31
binzing said:
Any history of hemophilia in the family?
Nope.
 
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  • #32
Evo said:
I'm too upset to even talk about it. :cry: I will assess the damage tomorrow. I was in such a hurry to get them inside away from the winds and hail and with blood running down my arm, I failed to make sure they were steady. :cry:

I have managed to finally stop the bleeding. I have a bandaid wrapped tightly enough around my thumb to stop it.

But my squash plants...:cry:

Sorry to hear about your squashed squash plants, but glad you finally got your thumb to stop bleeding. With wind and hail, I can see why you were reluctant to run out to get more bandages.

On the other hand, how could you not have duct tape around? turbo's never going to let you move into his shack (or was it under his bridge? now I can't remember) if you don't have the sense to keep around a healthy supply of duct tape!

In the future, any sort of tape will work around a paper towel, or even rubber bands will hold the towel in place long enough to drive to a store for proper bandages. You better pick up supplies to restock your first aid kit on your way home from work tomorrow. You're too accident-prone not to have a fully stocked first aid kit. :rolleyes:
 
  • #33
I can't believe I don't have duct tape either.

I need to go out and get fully stocked.
 
  • #34
Evo... Rambo... Evo... Rambo...

Rhymes.

I am thinking needle and thread. :wink:
 
  • #35
Evo said:
It's been an hour.

how did you cut your thumb exactly? (the seriousness of the cut would determine what measures need to be taken => this may be a little late since I see the thread is 3 pgs long but :rolleyes:)

I remember that I once had to open a tuna can and it was one of those ones with crackers and whilst peeling off the lid I just pushed my pinky into the lid. (correct that, I dug my pinky into the lid)

and you could take some (not too much) vitamin K OR eat veggies that have it until your cut heals ^___^
http://www.answers.com/topic/vitamin-k?cat=health
 
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  • #36
~christina~ said:
how did you cut your thumb exactly? (the seriousness of the cut would determine what measures need to be taken => this may be a little late since I see the thread is 2 pg long but :rolleyes:)

I remember that I once had to open a tuna can and it was one of those ones with crackers and whilst peeling off the lid I just pushed my pinky into the lid.
OUCH! That's bad!

Miine was stupid, I was washing a butcher's knife and it slipped and went through my thumb.
 
  • #37
Evo said:
OUCH! That's bad!

Miine was stupid, I was washing a butcher's knife and it slipped and went through my thumb.

:eek: wow...ouch! (you had a bigger ouch than me)

I added to the post above that you could eat more veggies that have vitamin k since they would help your cut heal. Hope your cut gets better..the only thing I could recommend is to not get the bandaid wet. (I hate when that happens, because the cut could reopen that way)

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=112
might as well throw in another link for good vitamin k..I like that spinich has vitamin k yum!
 
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  • #38
Vitamin K is not a bad idea.
 
  • #39
Did anyone watch the video?

I *love* that video.
 
  • #40
Evo said:
I can't believe I don't have duct tape either.

Judging from earlier experience, duct tape was used by Evo Child.
 
  • #41
Evo said:
Did anyone watch the video?

I *love* that video.
I'm not a big TV watcher, but that was funny.

Glad to hear you stopped leaking. :smile:
 
  • #42
You need to eat spinach Evo. Before you do you have to say "I can'ts stands no more".
 
  • #43
Is that true that the percentage of women who suffer hemopholia is so low that we can almsot say there's none female hemophilia?I mean they just pass hemophilia to their descendants!
binzing said:
Any history of hemophilia in the family?
 
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  • #44
I know haemophilia is a recessive X chromosome disease so men get it far more often since we only have one X and women have 2. So for a woman to have haemophilia both parents have to be carriers whereas for men only the mother needs be a carrier. I'm not sure what percentage of women have both recessive genes though.
 
  • #45
Prolly kept bleeding cause you were typing on the damn computer Evo!
 
  • #46
binzing said:
Prolly kept bleeding cause you were typing on the damn computer Evo!
:smile: :redface:
 
  • #47
I cut my thumb pretty badly once while trying to open a can of soup. It was one of those newer cans that have the pull tab. I had to hold it for quite a while before it stopped. It had me worried, and I was |--this--| close to finding medical assistance.
 
  • #48
How are you typing? One hand? Wow Evo, I hope you're Ok there.
 
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