fishhook removal…

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skin layers, fishhook removal from skin, removal of a fishhook that is embedded, in the skin, except, fishhooks lodged, victim's eye, located near an artery, main advantage in getting medical help, the fishhook, removed under a local anesthetic, fishing accident, pain, localized swelling, bleeding, barb, the hook has not entered the skin, pull the tip, the hook out, in the opposite direction it went in, use one, removal of a hook that is superficially, not deeply, embedded just beneath the skin, fish line method, wash hands, soap, put a loop of fish line, the bend, the fishhook so that a quick jerk, applied, hook, pulled out directly in line, the shaft, the hook, holding onto the shaft, push the hook slightly downwards, inwards, away, barb, to disengage the barb, holding this pressure constant to keep the barb disengaged, give a quick jerk on the fish line, hook, pop out, wash the wound thoroughly, soap, water, apply a loose, sterile dressing, wire cutting method, wash hands, soap, wash the area surrounding the embedded fishhook, skin is clean, apply gentle pressure, along the curve, the fishhook pulling on the hook, tip, the hook lies near the surface, the skin, push the tip, the skin, cut it off just behind the barb, wire cutters, remove the remainder, the hook by pulling it back, the way it entered, wash the wound thoroughly, soap, water, apply a loose sterile dressing, not use these methods, attempt to remove a fishhook that is deeply embedded, lodged, a joint, tendon, located in, near an eye, artery, at all unsure, best to seek prompt medical attention, a fishhook, in the eye, medical emergency, should seek immediate emergency medical care, hook, shielded, secured to avoid further movement, victim, instructed to lie, the head slightly elevated, avoid moving the eye, medical care is obtained, not attempt to remove fishhooks, lodged, in the eye, near an artery, not close the fishhook punctures, tape, apply antibiotic ointment, sealing off the wound, increase the chance of infection, fishhook, in the eye, located near an artery, sustained a fishhook injury, tetanus immunization is not up to date, unsure, a wound where removed a fishhook starts to show signs of infection, increasing redness, swelling, pain, pus, keep a safe distance between you, another person who is fishing, in particular, casting, keep a pair of electrician's pliers, a wire-cutting blade in fishing tackle box, up to date on tetanus immunization, vaccine, a booster, given every 10 years, to be safe.