Sorry to post two questions in one night, but I figured this one needed it's own thread. I have read the previous cautery threads, but I'm still a bit unsure.
My character gets her pinky finger cut off at the knuckle closest to the palm. No stump. Is it better to cauterize, or to stitch in this case? Also, what cleaning methods might be used and would they be used before AND after cauterizing or stitching?
This is a fantasy novel. The healer involved can make salves (magic) and such to speed the healing some and to reduce the possibility of infection, but not to completely heal the injury.
My character gets her pinky finger cut off at the knuckle closest to the palm. No stump. Is it better to cauterize, or to stitch in this case? Also, what cleaning methods might be used and would they be used before AND after cauterizing or stitching?
This is a fantasy novel. The healer involved can make salves (magic) and such to speed the healing some and to reduce the possibility of infection, but not to completely heal the injury.
