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Removing broken needles and other foreign objects.

M W Marks·D J Smith
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A needle or other foreign body that has penetrated the skin superficially can be located and removed fairly easily. If it is too deeply embedded to be palpated, it should be located by use of an image intensifier and two venipuncture needles. If this is unsuccessful, exploration and removal must be done in the operating room.

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M W Marks, D J Smith. 1989-02-01. Removing broken needles and other foreign objects.. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1989.11700586

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