First Aid First Aid at Home Instructions for Removing a Splinter Share Pin Email More in First Aid First Aid at Home Basics Symptoms Bites and Stings Orthopedic Emergencies Soft Tissue Injuries Breathing Emergencies Emergency Preparedness Allergies and Anaphylaxis Infections Calling for Help Heat and Cold Exposure Pediatric Emergencies Glossary View All Updated April 06, 2016 Removing a splinter can be easy with a few basic steps, but there are a also a number of things to avoid. Here's what you need to know. Up Next Up Next Video How to Stop a Baby from Choking Up Next Article Is Painless Hair Removal Possible? Up Next Article How to Treat a Blister Up Next Article How to Get Something Out of Your Eye