Foreign Bodies

When skin is pierced by thorns, glass, iron pieces etc. Dress the wound and get medical aid immediately.

Skin may be pierced by thorns, glass, iron pieces, needles etc.

Management

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Unless very easy to deal with, don't interfere. Dress the wound, immobilise the part with splints and get medical aid.


Foreign Body in the Eye

Wings of insects, dust, coal, metal particles from lathes, wood particles and loose eyelashes are common objects that get lodged in the eye. They cause pain and later redness if they are not removed soon. Sometimes splinters that get lodged in the cornea may cause severe trouble and penetrating foreign bodies are a danger to the eye itself.

Management