Fish Hook Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a fish hook in a joint, a bone, a muscle, or deep in the skin? Note: Do not try to remove the hook.
See significance of a fish hook in a joint, a bone, a muscle, or deep in the skin if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: Do not try to remove the hook.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a fish hook in or near a joint?
Yes Do you have a fish hook in a bone?
Yes Do you have a fish hook in a muscle?
Yes Do you have a fish hook deep in the skin?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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