If you cut a quick, what should you do?

When a quick is cut during nail trimming, using a product like Kwick Stop is the appropriate action to take. Kwick Stop contains a coagulant that helps to stop bleeding quickly and effectively. It typically contains ingredients such as benzocaine, which can also numb the area, and may help to prevent further bleeding by promoting clot formation. This is particularly important because a quick contains nerves and blood vessels, and cutting it can lead to significant bleeding.

Applying ice, wrapping the area, or allowing it to bleed are not optimal solutions in this context. While ice can help with swelling, it does not address the bleeding issue directly. Wrapping the area may also be less effective if the bleeding doesn’t stop, and letting it bleed out would not be advisable, as this could lead to excessive blood loss and possible infection from exposure. Hence, using Kwick Stop is the most effective way to manage a cut quick promptly and effectively.