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Foreign Object In The Skin - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Foreign Object In The Skin

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   Causes
   Symptoms
   Treatment
   Steps to avoid
   Consult a doctor

Overview

When object is lodged in the skin layers
It may be embedded superficially or deeply

Causes

Caused by glass
Wood splinters
Fiber glass

Symptoms

Irritation
Pain
Abscess

Treatment

Wash hands well
Clean the affected area using soap, water
If object is visible above skin, squeeze the area around
When object pops out, remove using sterile tweezer
If embedded under skin, use a sterile needle
Sterilize needle by flaming/wiping with alcohol
Use needle to break skin over affected area
Lift tip of the object
Use a small tweezer to pull it out
Gently squeeze the area and let bleed
Clean the area with soap, water. Pat dry
Apply an antibiotic

Steps to Avoid

Do not wet if the object is of wood
Wet wooden objects swell- becomes difficult to remove

Consult a doctor

If the object is difficult to remove
If the object is close to a sensitive body part, like the eye
In case of infection

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