Flashcards in Nail Removal Deck (5)
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what do you do for subungual hematoma?
18g needle, slow, constant pressure
don't need digital block
2
how much hematoma causes pain below the nail?
25% of blood over nail bed
3
what should you always evaluate with subungual hematoma?
fracture (xray)
4
what is the best technique for removing a subungual splinter?
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
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