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What do you do when you have a splinter of glass in your hand?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Glass: Sometimes, genlty pulling a credit card or similar flat edged item across the skin may flip the piece of glass out. Don't squeeze skin or it may embed further. Seek medical attention if you are not able to remove it.

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Answered 4/20/2013

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