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Removing
a Fishhook
Never
remove a fishhook that is embedded in the eye or face; seek medical
attention immediately to have it removed. A fishhook embedded in
skin should be removed by a doctor. If you are in a remote area
and a doctor is not available, remove the fishhook following the
directions in the illustration below. If the fishhook is embedded
deeply in tissue, follow the instructions below for a multibarbed
fishhook.
A multibarbed fishhook
should ideally be removed by a physician. If this is not possible,
cut the eye off the shank of the hook, and then push the shank
of the hook through the wound, following the path of the hook until
the barbs exit and can be grasped with pliers. Flush the area well
with running water, clean it with soap and water, and cover it
with a bandage.
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 First,
make sure that any bystanders are out of the way of
the fishhook’s path. Next, loop a piece of fishing
line several times around the belly of the hook near
the skin surface. Press the shank of the hook against
the skin with your index finger (1).
Wrap the
other end of the string several times around the
index finger of your other hand (use your thumb
to hold the loose end of the string tightly) (2).
Move your
index finger close to the hook to generate slack
in the line. Pull on the string suddenly, with a
jerk, in line with the hook. Flush the area with
water, clean it with soap and water, and bandage
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