Wash your hands with soap and water
Soak the finger in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes
Sterilize tweezers and a needle with rubbing alcohol
Gently lift the nail edge if the splinter is visible and accessible
Use the needle to expose the splinter tip if needed
Grasp the splinter with tweezers and pull it out in the same direction it entered
If the splinter is deep, do not dig aggressively under the nail
Wash the area again after removal
Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment
Cover with a clean bandage
Watch for redness, swelling, pus, increasing pain, or fever
Seek medical care if the splinter is deeply embedded, cannot be removed, or signs of infection appear