Can we remove splinters?

[Tinkerbell1979]

According to my first aid no we aren't x

[Glitter]

On my first aid course we were told not to remove them.

But teacher also said we should be sensible and if the splinter is sticking out and looks like it can be removed easily we could use a pair of sterile plastic tweezers to remove it, then clean the area and cover with a dressing. The tweezers should then be thrown away.

She also said we should never restrain a child to remove one as this would be against their human rights.

[Miss freckles]

I wax recently told in my first aid to use your own judgement, if it was sticking out and very easy to pull out then do so, if its embedded leave it, but they also mentioned to have your own splinter policy with parental permission to what you will do in the splinter situation.

[Donkey]

I wax recently told in my first aid to use your own judgement, if it was sticking out and very easy to pull out then do so, if its embedded leave it, but they also mentioned to have your own splinter policy with parental permission to what you will do in the splinter situation.

splinter policy

have you got your

'children may breathe 2nd hand air policy' done too

I am pretty sure your being serious but I am wetting myself right now

[CLL]

what is the world coming to??? Does anyone have a splinter policy? This has made me chuckle.

[Rio123]

I have decking and the kids are always running out there with out their shoes on, if they get a splinter I will leave it and cover with a plaster if it's deep, it it's sticking out I will pull it out with my fingers... I don't know how anyone can grip anything so small with those ridiculous plastic disposable tweezers. I can't imagine the parents being too happy if they came to pick up, and their child had a been limping around all day in pain with a splinter hanging out of their foot, I know I wouldn't be! Having said that, my first aid course did say to leave it. I say use your common sense.

[kellyskidz!]

I wax recently told in my first aid to use your own judgement, if it was sticking out and very easy to pull out then do so, if its embedded leave it, but they also mentioned to have your own splinter policy with parental permission to what you will do in the splinter situation.

Had to read it twice too! Can you imagine telling parents 'oh will you have a look at this new Splinter Policy' and the explaining the splinter situation to them?
Worlds gone chuffing crazy lol. Has made my rainy afternoon!!xx

[oxfordshirecm]

I had my training with St. John's and was also told no as its an invasive procedure.

[Jods]

Was told if its embedded to cover and leave but if removable and commonsense dictates so to remove, however water play is also a good way to remove splinters (as they tend to be on the hands), washing up bowl and warm water, some toys and hey presto it 9/10 times it slips out x

[Jiorjiina]

Don't we all have a signed emergency medical treatment permission slip for the mindees? Or is that just me?

I have signed permission from all my parents when they start with me, in case I need to give a children emergency treatment and I don't have time to contact them. Perhaps I should mention that to them that I include splinters in this...

[Bumble Beez]

We were told no - and that we are not allowed tweezers in the first aid kit.

I was told the same...although when my own son was in pain cos of a splinter I yanked it out with no hesitation...mindees are another matter tho, would not do it myself.
Sarah x

[Miss freckles]

Yes, I was being serious I was told to have a splinter policy, don't think the trainer was too impressed when she asked if I had one to which I then said no and laughed very loud.

I don't have a splinter policy but was def advised to have one, madness!