Discussion » What do I do if I get bits of broken glass stuck in my hand?

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Posted by Meatwood Flack, around November 2007:
 
Hello... so on Friday I accidentally ended up placing my hand on a load of fragments of broken glass. How do I find out if they're still in there? I don't really want to have to go to the doctors unless I have to.
Posted by syl, around 6th November 2007:
 
Scrape it with a knife.
Posted by Grim..., around 6th November 2007:
 
Hold it glass-side down for a couple of centuries and see if it drips out.
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
have a wank. you'll know what's what in a hell of a hurry.
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
buy or borrow a high-power glass magnet and move it slowly over your palm. if you point north, you're still infested.
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
can you see through your hand? this implies a high glass content.
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
if you can pour a pint into your hand and none spills, this is A Clue
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
each morning, tap your hand on a convenient window pane. when the tinkly music stops, you're golden.
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
try asking on a web forum renowned for hard-hitting facts and insightful analysis. you may be surprised by how helpful the internet community can be.
Posted by Saltation, around 6th November 2007:
 
it's a little known fact that everyone knows glass is made from silicone, the well-known beach breast implant and superconductor. play some classical music. if your hand swells alarmingly and pretends to make the music happen, apply a bandage and refrain from wanking.
Posted by Redmaiden, 8th November 2007:
 
why not just go to the doctor?
Posted by syl, 9th November 2007:
 
The doctor he is charging the many moolas. ;)
Posted by Meatwood Flack, around 9th November 2007:
 
Thank you for all your help. I can now confirm that there is certainly NO GLASS left in my hand. There was a bit but I managed to remove it using savlon and tweezers.

Go to the doctor? I AM THE DOCTOR.
Posted by Sul, around 9th November 2007:
 
Savlon and tweezers. Awww. Reminds me of my childhood.
Posted by syl, around 9th November 2007:
 
I expect the last piece will dislodge itself when you are 87, and you will remember these days fondly ;) (Unless you get Alzeimers)
Posted by AxeMan, around 10th November 2007:
 
you should be careful of glass Meatwood, it can work its way into your vein if you do not look out. What do you do for a living
Posted by syl, around 10th November 2007:
 
Doc is a man of mystery. You'll never get it out of him.
Posted by AxeMan, around 10th November 2007:
 
what, the glass?
Posted by syl, around 10th November 2007:
 
haha. No, I've been trying to find out all about Doc for years now. Nothing. Nadda.
Posted by che, around 10th November 2007:
 
He is a man of letters. Or lettuce.
One of those.
Posted by che, around 10th November 2007:
 
syl, you know that we don't pay at the doctor's right?
Posted by syl, around 10th November 2007:
 
How lovely for you. We do.