Article: Splinters that are deep under your nail, or have already become infected, may need to be removed by a doctor. You can tell a splinter is infected if it continues to be painful after a few days and the area around the splinter is swollen or red in color. If the splinter is causing serious and excessive bleeding, go to your local emergency room to have it removed. If the splinter is embedded under your nail such that you are unable to reach it on your own, or if the skin around the splinter is infected, make an appointment to see your family doctor. The doctor can remove the splinter and give you antibiotics. In most cases, the doctor removing your splinter should be able to give you a local anaesthetic to numb the area and reduce the pain of removal. Be aware that a doctor may have to remove some or all of your nail in order to remove the splinter completely. If you are going to remove the splinter on your own at home, you will most likely need a set of tweezers (as the splinter will probably be too small to grip with your fingers). If the splinter is embedded so far under your nail that no part of the splinter is above your skin, you may also need to use a needle to remove the splinter. Sterilize any equipment you are planning to use to remove the splinter. You can sterilize tweezers and needles using rubbing alcohol or boiling water. Wash your hands before touching any sterilized equipment. Wash the area and nail where the splinter is located before attempting to remove it in order to help prevent infection. If it is difficult to wash with soap and water, you can also use rubbing alcohol. If you have long nails, you may wish to cut back the nail under which the splinter is embedded before attempting to remove it. This should allow you to see the area better. Find a location with enough light to property see the entire area where the splinter is located. Use the tweezers to grab the exposed portion of the splinter. Once you have a firm grip on the splinter, pull it out of your skin in the same direction it went in. Splinters may consist of more than one piece of wood, glass, etc. Or they can break when attempting to remove them from the skin. If you are unable to remove the entire splinter on your own, you may need to see your doctor to have any remaining portions removed. Some splinters under a nail may be so deeply embedded that no portion of the splinter is exposed above the skin. These types of splinters can be quite difficult to remove on your own, but you can try using a needle to expose a portion of the splinter in order to grip it with tweezers. Any type of small sewing needle can be used in this procedure. Make sure it has been sterilized before use. Push the needle under the nail, towards the end of the splinter, and use it to pry out the end of the splinter. If you are able to pry enough of the splinter out, grip it with the tweezers and pull it out in the same direction it went in. After you have removed some or all of the splinter, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. After the area is washed, you can apply some antibiotic ointment (e.g. Polysporin) to help prevent an infection. You may also wish to place a bandage over the area if it is bleeding, or if it is located in a spot that might get infected in the future.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine if you need to go to a doctor. Remove the splinter on your own. Use tweezers to pull out the splinter. Access fully embedded splinters with the help of a needle. Wash the area thoroughly.
Article: By picking two smaller bags (ie. a roller bag that can fit in the overhead bins and a backpack for under the seat) you eliminate having to check any luggage at all, and that also eliminates lost luggage and finding luggage at the baggage claim! However, if you are unable to carry-on your suitcase, some important things to remember are: Most airlines charge per bag, so aim for big suitcases if you need to to cut down on number. However, overweight bags typically cost more than additional bags, so be careful! Choose unique bags. You want to be able to spot it quickly at the pickup carousels. If you have a generic bag, put a marker like a ribbon on it. Aim for at least one roller. You can stack a duffel bag on top of a roller bag, but carrying multiple duffel bags is a drag. Check for damages to your suitcases/bags before you go. In the rolling suitcase, pack all of your clothes, toiletries, and items you won't need until you arrive. There are many different ways to pack, but many people find that rolling up your clothes keeps clothes from wrinkling and saves space in your suitcase. If you don't like that method, do some research to find other ways to pack your clothes. As you pack, check things off of your list to make sure that you haven't forgotten anything. Each passenger gets a baggage allowance, which is usually determined by fare, destination, date of travel and how frequently you fly. To make sure that your suitcase doesn't exceed the weight limit, weigh your suitcase beforehand. There are gadgets to do this for you, or you can use a bathroom scale. If you are having problems with your scale, first weigh yourself, then weigh yourself with the suitcase, and subtract the the weight of you alone. Find out your baggage allowance, and if you luggage exceeds it, consider taking out some items. As you're packing, make a list of things that you don't have or need to pack last-minute. If you don't have a travel toothbrush, or you had to use your phone charger the night before, write it down and put the note in a noticeable area for easier remembering. The day before your trip, plug in all the devices you will be traveling with, such as cell phones, iPods/MP3 players, portable game systems, digital cameras, and any other device that requires charging. Remember to bring your chargers with you if you think your devices will run out of battery while you're away. Your trip destination will determine the kinds of things to pack, and the length will determine how much of each item is to be packed. What days do you have special events planned? How can you use the same pieces over and over? If you can, try to avoid needing a checked bag. More and more airlines are charging for that first checked bag, and a cheap flight can turn into an expensive one in a matter of no time. If flight attendants can live out of a carry-on for over a week at a time, so can you. Checking before packing can help pinpoint what you really need. For example, Vermont typically has mild summers, but also has "heat waves" that can make it semi-tropical. Checking the weather will let you know if you really need to pack that tank top or that umbrella. Take a small amount of multipurpose items to deal with the climate of your vacation destination. For instance, one waterproof windbreaker takes less space than a raincoat and a jacket. If you're going to a different country or overseas, odds are certain things will be different. Will you need an electronics adapter? You may not be able to bring your Saudi host a bottle of wine, for example. Or take certain kinds of plant seeds to Australia.
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Pick out your bags. Pack it all up the day before your trip. Weigh your suitcases. Take care of last-minute items. Recharge all your essential devices. Know the duration of your flight and trip. Check the weather. If you are leaving your country, check if you need adapters. Understand prohibitions.