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Hi i accidentally stabbed my hand while trying to remove a avocado pip, the knife punctured 1cm under my finger, in the middle of the ring finger and middle finger. it initially bled a lot but had stopped i used betadine and bandaged it.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Wound care: If it is a 1 cm deep laceration that is quite deep for that area. It may require suturing. What is your tetanus status?

Answered 11/10/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i accidentally stabbed my hand while trying to remove a avocado pip, the knife punctured 1cm under my finger, in the middle of the ring finger and middle finger. it initially bled a lot but had stopped i used betadine and bandaged it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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