Yeah, I am worried about the TSA MD hassle. For the wound, my finger has gauze over the area, then wrapped and the wrapping goes around once to my wrist to keep the finger wrap from slipping off. I could always over wrap the finger and wrist with purple self-stick wrap that would look like cast rather than just a bandage. Then, I'd only have to worry about the cast-o-scope, which I don't think SLC and SNA have. The "nitrate" part of "silver nitrate" worries me. Too many mentions of being "caught" after being on the golf course, put lotion on hands, etc.
I wish I could drive, but I can't take that much time this trip. I do have my GE and have it entered as my Trusted Traveler ID, so I'm hoping to at least get Pre-Check at SLC.
Thanks for the healing wishes.