Draining a subungual hematoma: Procedures and assessments video series

Juan Antonio Garcia-Rodriguez

Check out this month’s instructional video—“Draining a subungual hematoma.” Draining is indicated to relieve pain caused by subungual hematomas when the nail edges are unaffected. The decision to perform this procedure is based on the degree of pain, rather than the size of the hematoma. The video reviews the technique and equipment required.

The video “Draining a subungual hematoma” is available at www.cfp.ca. Go to this article online, then click on CFPlus in the menu at the top right-hand side of the page.

Past instructional videos can be accessed online at www.cfp.ca. On the home page, click on Collections, then click on Video Series in the left-hand menu.