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1. 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.

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › splinterSplinter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SPLINTER is a thin piece split or broken off lengthwise : sliver. How to use splinter in a sentence.

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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.

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

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   • Clean Wound. Clean the area with mild soap and water.
   • 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 with sticky tape and pull away carefully.
   • Remove Larger Splinter. Clean a small needle and tweezers with alcohol. If you can see the end of the splinter, grip it with the tweezers and gently pull out the entire splinter.
   • When to Call a Health Care Provider. Most splinters do not need the care of a healthcare provider. See a healthcare provider if: You can't remove the entire 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.

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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 splinters be removed at home?

   • Most splinters in fingers and toes can be removed at home unless they are deep, infected, or under the nail. Splinters are foreign bodies that are partially or fully embedded in the skin. Splinters usually are wood, but metal, glass, and plastic materials may be considered splinters.

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7. www.wikihow.com › Remove-a-Deep-Splinter4 Ways to Remove a Deep Splinter - wikiHow

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   Jun 9, 2024 · To remove a deep splinter, first wash your hands and the splinter area with soap and water to help prevent infection. Soak the area in warm water for a few minutes to make the skin softer. Then, sterilize a needle and tweezers with rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball.

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8. 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.

9. Dictionary

   splinter

   /ˈsplɪntə/

   noun

   • 1. a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece: "a splinter of ice"

   verb

   • 1. break or cause to break into small sharp fragments: "the soap box splintered"
   • ▪ (of a group or organization) separate into smaller units, typically as a result of disagreement: "the party had begun to splinter into factions"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Middle Dutch splinter, splenter; related to splint.

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   • 1. splintery adjective

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

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    Jul 12, 2022 · Things to Know About Splinters. Most splinters in fingers and toes can be removed at home unless they are deep, infected, or under the nail. Splinters are foreign bodies that are partially or fully embedded in the skin. Splinters usually are wood, but metal, glass, and plastic materials may be considered splinters.