Idea Exchange: Broken glass and bare hands are a bad combo

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A reader tip to prevent lacerations when opening glass drug ampules.

Serious hand lacerations can occur if you break glass drug ampules with your bare hands. Keep a retired cloth surgical drape or a hand towel handy to snap these ampules open safely.

Dr. Mary Carr

Lombard, Ill.

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