Thursday, July 21, 2011

Foreign Objects in the Skin


Use tweezers to remove slivers of wood or fiberglass, small pieces of glass or other foreign
objects projecting from the skin.
Clean the area well with soap and water and apply alcohol to the wound.
If the object is completely embedded in the skin:-
Clean the area well with soap and water.
Sterilize a needle by holding it in a flame for a few seconds.
Break the skin over the object with the needle.
Use tweezers to remove the object.
If the particles don't come out easily, get medical help

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