Seriously Moosejay, re-wrap the bandage... wait a couple of minutes then press down on one of the fingernails of the bandaged hand. If the fingernail doesn't go white when depressed or doesn't return to a healthy pink immediately upon the release of pressure, then the bandage is wrapped too tightly.
Also watch to see if the veins on the back of the hand and/or the arteries leading into the wrist are depressed or squashed by swelling (ie: does the hand remain purple in all various articulations? Hold each for 5 mins to see if this is the case... right angle, fingers straight... hand and fingers straight... semi-closed fist... goosenecked hand etc etc etc)
Then vote for Obama... once your HMO see that pic they'll deny your coverage and universal healthcare will be your only hope.
The Luke