When applying an adhesive bandage, never touch the pad. Peel off one side of the protective covering and attach it to the finger, then wrap the bandage around, removing the other protective covering as you go.
How to Treat a Cut Finger
By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide
Updated November 29, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Adhesive bandages protect the cut from contamination. They aren't necessary unless the cut has the potential for getting dirty.
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