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External Fixator and Halo Pin Care

  1. Wash hands. Gloves must be used. Prepare a clean work surface.
  2. Using sterile swabs with a solution of 1/2-hydrogen peroxide and 1/2-normal saline; pull back the skin around the pins and clean vigorously 2 times a day. (You should use approximately 1 teaspoonful (5cc) of normal saline and hydrogen peroxide).
  3. Wrap normal saline moistened gauze sponges around the base of the pin.
  4. Please call the orthopaedic nurse if there is excessive redness, swelling, increased drainage, or fever over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Last Updated: 03/2010