Todays Project - What did you do today?

[Mayhem]

(01-17-2015, 01:29 PM)Highpower Wrote:

(01-17-2015, 09:26 AM)Mayhem Wrote: For future reference, if you (or anyone else) ever gets a subungual haematoma, you should straighten out a paper clip and heat the end up.

Darren, is there any other benefit to using a hot paper clip? (Cauterizing / sterilizing the nail?)  

I've always used a welding torch tip drill (AKA: a pin vice) and a tiny drill bit (cleaned with alcohol) that is turned with the good fingers on the other hand.

 Light pressure, go slow, and as soon as it breaks through the nail... spurt!

Willie, There would be some protection form infection but it is more likely the fact that paper clips are cheap, readily available and disposable.

However, in Ed's case there would be no need to actually do any more than apply one of these:



I won't actually do anything but generally reassures the patient that you have done something for them and that all will be well.  Of course, if he didn't cry or carry on like a pork chop he may actually get a lollipop for being a brave lad