Splinters
Procedure
- 1.Clean the wound and entire wound area thoroughly with saline or antibacterial cleanser.
gently squeeze the splinter from both sides and the bottom to try and work it back the way it came.
to grab: use a sterile packaged pin or needle (or Splinter Out). Gently remove skin over the splinter.
Carefully pull it out at the same angle it went in.
- 5.Once the splinter is out, clean the wound again.
- 6.Pat dry, and cover the wound to protect against infection.