I did a stupid thing last night

[VA Bowbender]

Originally posted by Curveman:
You really should think about getting it checked and stitched. It'll likely heal quicker-particularly if stitches will keep it from popping open and getting infected. It should be thoroughly cleaned out before sealing it up in any case. Infections can kill you. Have you had a tetanus shot? I learned all this myself from getting a few open wounds like that and finally going to the hospital when it wouldn't stop bleeding! Some doctors just love to lecture!      :D  

You won't get stitched by a Dr after the wound is 24 hours old, especially one that superficial. BTDT, butcher for 37 years.
We call the super glue and tape a "ghetto bandage".

[Lone archer]

Try to find Mastisol Liquid Adhesive and 3m Steri-strip. If not super glue!

[gilf]

No advice, just sympathy from me.

My wife shot an arrow through her hand 2 weeks ago, the arrow must have been had a crack at the fletched end. Split on release half the arrow went one way, the other half the other and a fletch embedded itself 2 inches into her thumb, she is a lefty too.

Had to give it a hell of a tug to get it back out, and then a trip to the hospital. Nothing too serious, they cleaned it up and put on this special dressing which looked like a second bit of skin. It's still sore but she can now shoot a bit, hopefully it will be fully better in 2 weeks as that the UK national championships which she is likely to do very well in.

[tradtusker]

recover quick buddy!

[flyguysc]

[tim roberts]

Wash it and super glue it, almost like istant heal.