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Medical information: How to remove a splinter (Kayti Brosnan & eHow)
Milo Plurnbottom 2009-09-26 20:19:27 UTC

Registered Nurse Kayti Brosnan discusses her favorite way to remove a splinter.

From the description at YouTube:

In order to remove a splinter, a sewing needle can be used to create an opening for the splinter to come out. Prevent a splinter from breaking into small pieces when trying to remove it with help from a licensed RN in this free video on removing splinters.

Expert: Kayti Brosnan
Bio: Kayti Brosnan has been a licensed RN in the state of Texas since 2003. She has worked in a variety of sub-specialties and roles as a nurse, including CIMC/CPCU, telemetry, medical/surgical, travel nurse assignments, camp nursing, and disaster relief.
Filmmaker: Todd Green for eHowHealth

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