How do you get a splinter out of your flesh?

The method of removing a splinter from the flesh depends on the size of the splinter, the degree of entry, and so on. For large size or partially inside the soft tissue and partially outside, it can be removed directly by holding the exposed part with forceps. In the case of smaller size or complete entry into the soft tissue, the foreign body needs to be removed by incision under local anesthesia. 1. If the size of the splinter is relatively large and a part of it is exposed outside the soft tissue, you can use tweezers or hemostatic forceps to clamp the exposed part and pull it out, and then disinfect it with disinfectant solutions such as hydrogen peroxide and iodine vapour, and inject tetanus antitoxin to prevent tetanus if necessary. 2. For relatively small size, deeper penetration position, not in the external exposure of the person, most need to be carried out under local anesthesia incision foreign body removal surgery. During the operation, attention should be paid to the sterilization of the operation field to avoid postoperative infection. Injection of tetanus antitoxin or tetanus immunoglobulin. Both of the above methods are not recommended for self-operation, and it is recommended to go to the hospital to be handled by a professional physician.