title: An improved method of ring removal.
abstract: A number of techniques exist for the removal of rings from swollen fingers. An improved method is described using ribbon gauze and a paper clip. It is cheap, quick and effective and can be used in the presence of minor lacerations and abrasions.
authors: Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital (Imperial College), London, UK.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Thilagarajah
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D004487:Edema / Q000150:complications*; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods