December 2009
12 posts
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How to Remove a Splinter - Tweezer Method
This is the method people are most familiar with. It works best if you can see the splinter, and part of it is protruding from the skin. 1. Sterilize the tip of the tweezers with rubbing alcohol. 2. Hold a magnifying glass up the splinter and find the part that’s sticking out. Make sure there’s good lighting. If it’s sticking up (or up at an angle), go to the next step. If...
How to Remove a Splinter - Baking Soda Method
This method is best for tiny, invisible splinters. The baking soda paste will cause the skin to swell and push the splinter out. It’s best used after other methods, since it will make the other methods (tape, tweezer, needle) more difficult because your skin will be swollen. The next step is to make a paste using water and about 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Put this paste on a bandage and...
How to Remove a Splinter – Drawing Salve Method →
This method is painless and take about one day. Purchase Ichthammol ointment (also known as black drawing salve) over the counter at a pharmacy. They may not have it out on the shelves…
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How to Remove a Splinter - Drawing Salve Method
This method is painless and take about one day. Purchase Ichthammol ointment (also known as black drawing salve) over the counter at a pharmacy. They may not have it out on the shelves but if you ask the pharmacist they usually have it in the pharmacy. You do not need a prescription. Put a small amount of the salve on the splinter and put a bandaid over the salve. In a day remove the bandaid and...
Emergency Action →
The following actions are to be taken in an emergency. Once completed, call the Poison Center for further instructions. 1.800.222.1222
Inhaled Poison- Move the person into fresh air. Avoid…
A Great Way to Get Prepared →
Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved! I came across a great site called, 72hours.org, that shows you how to get prepared for emergencies. The site has tips for your household, family,…
A Great Way to Get Prepared →
Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved! I came across a great site called, 72hours.org, that shows you how to get prepared for emergencies. The site has tips for your household, family, children,…
Emergency Action →
The following actions are to be taken in an emergency. Once completed, call the Poison Center for further instructions. 1.800.222.1222 Inhaled Poison- Move the person into fresh air. Avoid breathing…
A Great Way to Get Prepared
Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved! I came across a great site called, 72hours.org, that shows you how to get prepared for emergencies. The site has tips for your household, family, children, seniors & disabled, pets, etc. I would love to hear about what you do to prepare your emergency kits. I also recommend packing your emergency kit with a Genuine First Aid Emergency Preparedness Kit...
Emergency Action
The following actions are to be taken in an emergency. Once completed, call the Poison Center for further instructions. 1.800.222.1222 Inhaled Poison- Move the person into fresh air. Avoid breathing fumes. Open doors and windows wide. Poison on the Skin- Flood skin with water for 10 minutes. Wash gently with soap, water, and rinse. Poison in the Eye- Flood eye with lukewarm water poured from a...
How to Remove a Splinter →
1.) Do not apply pressure. Don’t even squeeze it to try and get it out. If it’s sharp, you could be embedding it further into your skin by squeezing; if it’s brittle, you might break it into…
How to Remove a Splinter
1.) Do not apply pressure. Don’t even squeeze it to try and get it out. If it’s sharp, you could be embedding it further into your skin by squeezing; if it’s brittle, you might break it into smaller pieces. 2.) Wash and dry the spot with soap and water. Be gentle. Pat dry (a paper towel is good for absorbing moisture without having to apply much pressure). You don’t want...