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I think gravity is the issue prop it up towards the ceiling:)
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Yep. Point it towards the sky.
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rest it on top of your chest. over your heart.
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Ceiling. But it would be better to do this sitting up.
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up towards the ceiling is best. this is as it's harder for the blood to get there as it must go against gravity
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Above your heart, gravitationally. That means toward the ceiling. Perhaps lay an extra pillow under the injured hand. The idea is to keep blood and other fluids from slipping down and pooling, which can lead to more swelling or, at worst, thrombotic events (clots).
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