Fishhook Injuries

Preparing For Your Appointment

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment

You can help your health professional diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• When did you receive the fishhook injury?
• Did you attempt to remove the fishhook? If so, what methods did you try?
• When was your last tetanus shot?
• Do you have any health risks?

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: July 6, 2007
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
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