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I'm just wondering, if you have cut an artery in the finger, can it be easily treated at home?

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Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Probably: It can probably be treated at home with a good disinfectant and a pressure dressing.

Answered 8/14/2017

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