Nail Removal Flashcards
1
Q
what do you do for subungual hematoma?
A
18g needle, slow, constant pressure
don’t need digital block
2
Q
how much hematoma causes pain below the nail?
A
25% of blood over nail bed
3
Q
what should you always evaluate with subungual hematoma?
A
fracture (xray)
4
Q
what is the best technique for removing a subungual splinter?
A
use scalpel to scrape the nail off superficial to the splinter until the splinter is exposed
use forceps, 18g needle or mosquito clamps to extract the splinter
5
Q
what kind of anesthesia will you use to remove a nail splinter?
A
none
