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Here's what the pros recommend for painless splinter removal, ... "Or if a child has a splinter and is extremely terrified, it's probably better to have a ...
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www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/48/190.cfm
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I wouldn't leave the splinter in the foot, as it can easily get infected (we've had this problem with our child). Soaking the foot before removal (e.g. taking the splinter out right after a bath) can help, but I don't know any way to do it without the child being at least somewhat unhappy.
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parents.berkeley.edu/advice/health/splinter.html
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/health/splinter.html
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Tips for removal of splinters in children ... "Have the child hold an ice cube over the splinter. This numbs the skin and they won't feel the tweezers. If they're old enough not to choke, let them suck on the ice cube after they've numbed the skin. This will provide additional distraction as you work on the splinter."
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www.slivergripper.ca/splinter.htm
www.slivergripper.ca/splinter.htm
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Splinter and Sliver Removal. Removing slivers and splinters has never been easier. ... Splinter Removal or Sliver Removal; ... NO. Let me know if it does. Then we'd begin, slowly, in ernest to remove the sliver. Often they said it never hurt on really big splinters that were in deep. Child psychology lesson over.
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www.macnstuff.com/mcfl/1/splinter.html
www.macnstuff.com/mcfl/1/splinter.html
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If the splinter is sticking out from the skin, grasp the protruding end and pull it out at the same angle that it entered. If it is just under the skin, gently loosen the skin around the splinter with the sterile needle and remove it with tweezers. ... Your Child's Health ... Wellness & Safety First Aid Injuries Splinter Removal...
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www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=380
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If the splinter has become infected, see a doctor for removal. The chances of a splinter becoming infected depends on what the splinter is: organic material - like animal spines or plant thorns - are more likely to cause infection or toxic reactions. ... Chan, C. and Salam, GA. "Splinter removal." Am Fam Physician. 15 Jun 2003...
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firstaid.about.com/od/firstaidbasics/ht/07_splinter.htm
firstaid.about.com/od/firstaidbasics/ht/07_splinter.htm
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Don't use ice to numb the area since it may cause the splinter to retract further into the skin. Sterilize your fingers and tweezers with rubbing alcohol. If you are removing the splinter from a child, have them turn away unless that makes them ... You Are At: AllSands Home > Howto > Splinter removal made easier...
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www.allsands.com/HowTo/splinterremoval_ynt_gn.htm
www.allsands.com/HowTo/splinterremoval_ynt_gn.htm
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FIGURE 2. Vertical splinter removal. A superficial incision is made over the sliver, followed by deeper incisions, undermining both sides of the wound. The central block of contaminated tissue containing the splinter is then excised with a deep elliptic incision around the wound entrance.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2557.html
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The latest issue of Parenting had a sliver removal tip that nearly made me cry it was so simple. If your child has a sliver that's peeking out of his or her skin, and the area around it isn't swollen and ... -apply a tiny bit of non-toxic white glue over the part of the splinter that's sticking out out and let the glue dry;
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www.parentdish.com/2006/02/07/an-easy-way-to-remove-chi...
www.parentdish.com/2006/02/07/an-easy-way-to-remove-childrens-splinters/
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