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1. www.sja.org.uk › splintersSplinters - First Aid Treatment | St John Ambulance

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   Help save lives. Discover first aid advice and information from St John Ambulance about splinters, including splinter first aid treatment, as well as how to clean a wound.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPLINTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPLINTER definition: 1. a small, sharp, broken piece of wood, glass, plastic, or similar material: 2. to break into…. Learn more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SplinterSplinter - Wikipedia

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   A splinter (also known as a sliver) is a fragment of a larger object, or a foreign body that penetrates or is purposely injected into a body. The foreign body must be lodged inside tissue to be considered a splinter.

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   What is a splinter in medical terms?

   • A splinter (also known as a sliver) is a fragment of a larger object, or a foreign body that penetrates or is purposely injected into a body. The foreign body must be lodged inside tissue to be considered a splinter. Splinters may cause initial pain through ripping of flesh and muscle, or infection through bacteria on the foreign object.

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   What is the best treatment for a splinter?

   • The best treatment for a splinter is to remove it. Deep splinters may require the physician to numb the area, and then make an incision with a scalpel in order to remove the splinter. The doctor attempts to remove all fragments of the foreign body and cleanse the area.

   Splinter Removal Tips & When to See a Doctor - eMedicineHealth

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   What is a wood splinter?

   • Wood: this type of splinter is contracted from lumber or other vegetative materials. Wood splinters must be removed from wounds because they are associated with inflammation and risk of infection. Larger or deeper splinters can result in difficult removal, or localization of the foreign body.

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   Can a splinter be removed at home?

   • The splinter has entered the skin vertically. These can be especially difficult to remove at home, but doctors have additional tools that can help. The splinter is deep or has broken during attempts to remove it. You’ve tried unsuccessfully to remove it for more than 10 or 15 minutes. Wash.

   How to Quickly Remove a Splinter - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

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6. health.clevelandclinic.org › how-to-remove-aHow to Quickly Remove a Splinter - Cleveland Clinic Health ...

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   Apr 6, 2022 · Experts share how to best remove a splinter using tweezers, duct tape, Epsom salt and more. Plus, when to see your doctor.

7. www.emedicinehealth.com › splinters › article_emSplinter Removal Tips & When to See a Doctor - eMedicineHealth

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   The best treatment for a splinter is to remove it. Deep splinters may require the physician to numb the area, and then make an incision with a scalpel in order to remove the splinter. The doctor attempts to remove all fragments of the foreign body and cleanse the area.

8. www.webmd.com › first-aid › splinters-treatmentSplinters Treatment: First Aid Information for Splinters - WebMD

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   Jan 16, 2022 · 1. Clean Wound. Clean the area with mild soap and water. 2. Care for a Tiny Splinter. If it doesn't hurt, let the splinter work its way out over a few days. If it does hurt, touch the area gently...

9. www.imdb.com › title › tt1031280Splinter (2008) - IMDb

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   Apr 3, 2009 · With Charles Baker, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Shea Whigham. Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.