Blood

[bobfnbw]

Gord, as usual you are a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you.
Bob

[Don Lucas]

well the blood satins seem to have just gone away except for the one that was under the mooring line, makes me wonder if washing the decks is a waste of time for other stuff

[Therapy]

From link;

This

method is less painful than drilling of the

nail plate, the procedure takes only a few seconds
as against

five to ten minutes for drilling, and the

temperature

of the probe provides comparative

sterility.

Woodland

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OK that works I guess.

I have done it several times and use the flame only to sterilize the end of the paper clip.

I use the "drill" method but the drilling is done with very light pressure.

And it does not take 5-10 minutes. 30-45 seconds, tops.

The trick is to cut the paper clip with dikes perpendicularly which gives one a nice sharp, flat surface to cut with, much like a flat hole saw.

Works for me (once on myself) and others I have helped.

My though would be that the patient may be a little apprehensive watching the glowing tip approaching the finger. Trust or rum should help I imagine.

But back on topic.

I like the ignore it and it will wear/wash away idea. If not, my vote is for peroxide. Drip it on, watch it foam.

[Chief Engineer]

Jesus Aitch Kee-rist....you guys really know how to make the "Chief" squirm.

I have had 4 bad ones in my LVIII years...I remember each one.....(Kinda like where were you when....)

When I see one on somebody else...I get a visceral tremor.....Yowza!!!!%^$#*&^!@

You could say "That's all that's left of the guy that tried boarding one night"

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by Chief Engineer

Jesus Aitch Kee-rist....you guys really know how to make the "Chief" squirm.

I have had 4 bad ones in my LVIII years...I remember each one.....(Kinda like where were you when....)

When I see one on somebody else...I get a visceral tremor.....Yowza!!!!%^$#*&^!@

You could say "That's all that's left of the guy that tried boarding one night"

LOL, great line.

Chief, It is over in a minute or so and the pain relief is oh so nice.

[Randy]

I dropped a cast iron sink on my thumb once and after tossing & turning (pissing off the wife) I went to urgent care at 1AM. The Dr drilled by hand with a needle after which I thought if it was that simple I'd have done it myself. So that's my plan - I like the heated copper needle idea(sterile) at least I'd use it on myself. there is no pain involved that's already there and there's immediate relief.

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by Randy

I dropped a cast iron sink on my thumb once and after tossing & turning (pissing off the wife) I went to urgent care at 1AM. The Dr drilled by hand with a needle after which I thought if it was that simple I'd have done it myself. So that's my plan - I like the heated copper needle idea(sterile) at least I'd use it on myself. there is no pain involved that's already there and there's immediate relief.

If you use a "needle" that has a tapered sharp point it often is a small hole that clots over and the pressure builds again.

[Chief Engineer]

I know when that needle goes in...it is the most awesome feeling of relief...and yes, I tossed and turned one night in college after my finger got slammed in a door....0400 at the student health center after being awak all night.....ZIP-ZOP that nurse took care of me...I wanted to kiss her!!!!!!

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by Chief Engineer

I know when that needle goes in...it is the most awesome feeling of relief...and yes, I tossed and turned one night in college after my finger got slammed in a door....0400 at the student health center after being awak all night.....ZIP-ZOP that nurse took care of me...I wanted to kiss her!!!!!!

You should have.

Me, I'll just pop a brewski with ya.