Ow! Metal Splinter...

[Arefin Bari]

I recently had an aluminum splinter stuck in my finger. This is what I did, please only use this process if you feel comfortable.

I used a tweezer and a needle. I used the needle to dig out some of the skins around the splinter, then used a tweezer to pull it out. It took a while and I had to dig in a little bit but it worked. Also, please burn the needle head for a bit before you use it.

[Cecil]

Have you tried Duct Tape? Put a small strip over it, and rip it off quickly. Repeat a few times, and it should be out. Works every time for me.

[WileyB-J]

two credit cards on a 30 degree angle opposite each other pinching the skin containing the splinter does wonders in the back-country, might do the trick for you (i.e \./ )

[RoboMom]

Years ago I got a metal splinter in a finger while sailing.
It didn't hurt. I carried on for 12 hours.
By the next day, my finger was twice the size, required a hospital visit for some pretty painful lancing and a long course of antibiotics.

You see where I'm headed with this.

Good luck.

Jenny, RN, MPH

[MrEldritch]

Our team solved the whole problem of metal splinters by building the whole robot out of fiberglass. Now we only have to deal with glass fibers, which are even more painful and harder to remove!

[NullEntity]

Anyone else reminded of Talladega Nights where he stabbed himself in the leg with a knife and uses another to try and pry it out?

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by JesseK

Oi, looks like a trip to the site's physician then. Thanks for the info!

Yes, do this.

If you do anything else, make sure what you're using is sterile in order to avoid infection.

Placing your finger in a very warm water bath to soak it will loosen up your skin for removal.