Author:
Louise Ward
Date Of Creation:
8 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Tweezers sterilization methods
Medical ethanol: Place the tweezers in an alcohol cup or bowl for a few minutes, or use a sterile cotton ball to soak the tweezers. You can buy alcohol at pharmacies and health supply stores. Other grocery stores or retail stalls also sell alcohol.
Heat: If you do not have time but need to sterilize the tweezers, put the tip (where it touched the wound) in the flame. If the tweezers are made of metal, use another tool to lift the tweezers over the flame so as not to burn.
Hot water: If the tweezers are not made of metal and are likely to melt over the heat, put them in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes.
- At the very least, make sure the operation is in a bright place so you can see better.
Slit and flip the skin above the splinter if necessary. If the splinter is under the skin layer, you can use a sterile needle to cut the skin and turn the skin over. Disinfect needles by soaking in alcohol or rubbing alcohol. Next, use the needle to slit the skin and turn the skin over the splinter up. This will make it easier for you to grab the splinter and remove it.
- If the splinter is too deep, consider seeing a hospital or doctor to reduce the risk of further injury.
- If you have to put the tweezers deep into your skin to be able to remove the splinter, you may want to see a doctor for help.
- If the splinter breaks, you may also need to see your doctor or try using tweezers again.
Method 2 of 5: Remove the splinter with tape
Buy some tape. Thin splashes like thorns or fiberglass can be removed with tape. You can use a variety of tapes such as paper tape, duct tape, or electrical tape. You only need a small piece of tape.- Make sure the skin around the splinter is clean and dry before applying the tape.
- Wash and dry your hands before starting the operation.
Stick a piece of tape on the splinter and press down hard to get the tape to stick to the splinter. Make sure to press so that the splinter doesn't go deeper into the skin. Avoid pressing on the right end of the splinter in your skin.
Pull out the tape. When you are sure the splinter is on the tape, pull out the tape. Slowly pull out in the correct direction of the splinter as it hits. When you pull the tape off, the splinter will stick to the tape and be pulled out.
Check the tape. After you remove the tape, check to see if there is a splinter in the tape. You should also check the skin to see if any part of the splinter is left in the skin. If you still have all or some of the splinter still left, repeat this process or use another method. advertisement
Method 3 of 5: Remove the splinter with glue
Apply glue to the splinter. You can use manual scissors to remove the splinter. Just apply a layer of glue to the splinter and the surrounding skin. Make sure the glue is thick enough to completely cover the splinter.
- Do not use super glue. This glue can strip the entire skin and cause the splinter to become stuck in the skin instead of removing it.
- You can also use depilatory cream or wax patch the same way as using glue.
- Wash and dry your hands and the skin around the splinter before starting to work.
Wait for the glue to dry. The adhesive will need to dry completely before you peel it off, or it will not stick to the splinter. Let the adhesive stay on your skin for 30 minutes to an hour. Check to see if the glue is dry from time to time. Dry glue will no longer feel sticky or wet.
Peel off the glue. When you are sure the glue is dry, peel off the glue in the direction that the splinter was stuck into your skin. Pull slowly and evenly. As you pull on the glue, the splinter will be removed.
Examine the splinter. After you peel off the glue, take a look at the glue to see if the splinter is stuck in it. You should also check to see if any parts of the splinter are left in your skin. If so, you need to repeat this action or try another method. advertisement
Method 4 of 5: Take care of the wound with a splinter
Gently squeeze the wound. Once you have the splinter removed, gently squeeze the wound until some blood is leaking out. This will help remove the germs from the splinter from the wound.
- Don't squeeze too hard. If the wound doesn't bleed when lightly squeezed, leave it there. You can use other methods to clean away germs and bacteria, including antibiotic ointments.
- Washing the wound with warm water for at least a minute will also help clean the area.
Stop bleeding if present. If the splinter bleeds you while squeezing or the wound bleeds on its own, you can stop the bleeding by applying pressure on the wound. This can help prevent you from losing a lot of blood and going into shock. Small wounds will stop bleeding within a few minutes. If you bleed too much or don't stop bleeding, you need to seek medical attention right away.
How to stop bleeding
Try applying pressure to the splinter with a gauze pad or cotton ball until the bleeding stops.
If the wound tears the skin, close the wound opening by pressing the edges of the wound with two sterile gauze pads or a clean cloth.
You should also raise the injured part above the heart level to help control bleeding. For example, if the splinter was in your finger, raise your hand over your head until the bleeding stops.
Disinfect the affected area. Use warm water and soap to clean the wound with the splinter after you remove the splinter. This will help remove bacteria and germs that are still on the wound. After rinsing it off, you can apply an antibiotic ointment.
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the affected area twice a day. This is to reduce the risk of infection of the wound.
- You can buy an antibiotic ointment such as bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B. Many brands combine all three in one product and are called "triple antibiotic ointment."
Dressing. After the bleeding has stopped and the wound has been cleaned, you should cover the wound to prevent bacteria from entering the wound. You can either fix the gauze with medical tape or use a bandage. The compress can also help stop bleeding. advertisement
Method 5 of 5: Seek medical help
Determine whether you should remove the splinter at home or see a doctor. Small splashes under the skin's surface can be safely removed at home. However, there are some cases where medical care may need to help remove the splinter.
- If you are unsure of the condition of the splinter or if it is causing you extreme pain, consult your doctor immediately.
- See your doctor for help removing the splinter if the splinter is more than 0.5 centimeters deep, or the splinter is stuck into muscles or nerves.
See your doctor or call an ambulance in severe cases. If the splinter is stuck deep in the skin, causing severe pain, can't be removed, or even if you don't dare to remove it yourself, see a doctor as soon as possible. This can reduce the risk of serious infection or injury. You should also see a doctor if:
- The splinter is stabbed in the eye
- The splinter cannot be removed easily
- The wound is deep and dirty
- Your last tetanus shot was five years ago
Watch for signs of infection. If you start to develop infection at the site where the splinter was removed, seek immediate medical attention. Your doctor can prescribe medication and remove any leftover splinter that you cannot see. Signs of infection include:
Signs of infection
Fluid at the wound site
The wound ached
Inflammatory lesions are red or have red rays
Fever or sweating
Muscle twitching
Headache
Muscle stiffness or pain
Consider leaving the splinter in place. If the splinter is too small and painless, you can leave it on your skin. The splinter can be pushed out by the skin. The skin can also form a pimple that envelops the splinter and removes it.
- Keep the affected skin clean and watch for signs of infection. If you experience redness, heat, or pain, see your doctor.
Advice
- To numb the skin before pulling the splinter, you can rub it around with ice, but not directly on the splinter. Dry the skin before removing the splinter.
- Use tweezers, cutters or any other tool to press around the splinter, as when the surrounding skin is pressed down, the skin in the center is pushed up.
- Soak the area of the splinter in hot water and then pull out the splinter.
- Preparation H ointment applied to the affected area can reduce swelling and redness, thereby reducing discomfort.
- Sprinkle salt over the affected area, then press down with ice to place the salt.
Warning
- Make sure to keep the area of the skin that the splinter was punctured to minimize the chance of infection.
