01-29-2005, 03:54 PM
It is an unfortunate situation when that happens but if it does happen to you follow these simple steps to recovery.
1. Don't try to pull the hook out when it is fully embeded. It will help to block the hole and keep the injury from getting other objects in the punture site.
2. Cut the line attached to the hook to prevent further damage.
3. Have someone else take the picture for you.
4. Stop the bleeding by applying a small gauze bandage to each side of the puncture and elevate the puntured bodypart. (hand, foot, eye, arm)
5. Get yourself in route to a doctor. They are trained in proper hook removal and can get you on the road to fighting off any infection.
6. If you didn't follow rule #1 then this applies to you. GO TO THE DOCTOR ASAP!! Just because the hook is out doesn't mean that the injury has come to an end. As you pulled the "fully embeded" hook out, you just pulled some new stuff into the hole.
I hope this helps those whom encounter a similar situation.
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1. Don't try to pull the hook out when it is fully embeded. It will help to block the hole and keep the injury from getting other objects in the punture site.
2. Cut the line attached to the hook to prevent further damage.
3. Have someone else take the picture for you.
4. Stop the bleeding by applying a small gauze bandage to each side of the puncture and elevate the puntured bodypart. (hand, foot, eye, arm)
5. Get yourself in route to a doctor. They are trained in proper hook removal and can get you on the road to fighting off any infection.
6. If you didn't follow rule #1 then this applies to you. GO TO THE DOCTOR ASAP!! Just because the hook is out doesn't mean that the injury has come to an end. As you pulled the "fully embeded" hook out, you just pulled some new stuff into the hole.
I hope this helps those whom encounter a similar situation.
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