AboutStephen Bernhard Expertise I can assist with answering or finding the answers to questions involving first aid, CPR, emergency first response, and general procedures of the emergency medical services (not specific to any specific organization, but I may be able to shed some light on why they do the things they do).
Experience I am a former EMT-Basic, Police Officer whose duties included medical first response,Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator instructor, Bloodborne pathogens instructor, and I have taught hundreds of students, including hospital, fire and rescue, and police personnel.
Education/Credentials EMT- Basic certification, American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor-Trainer, Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy certified. I also own and direct HSTA LLC, a BLS instruction company in Southwest Ohio, which also serves as a certified training center through ASHI and an educational center through ECSI.
Question Last Friday (08/10/07)I cut my hand pretty deep at the bottom of my index (on the palm area). I did go to the ER and had it stiched (8 stiches). My index feels numb still. I can move it in all directions but it is numb. It did feel numb right when i cut my hand as it was bleeding all the way to the ER. I did mention that to the 2 Doctors that looked at it. Now, 2 days later and it's still numb. Your advice is very much appreciated, thank you.
Answer Hi Seth,
I must admit that the situation which you describe is beyond the scope of the first aid caregiver. The numbness might be related to trauma to the nerves in your hand.
I am sorry that I am not able elaborate on this, as it is well beyond my area of expertise.
