How are the wounds and sutures maintained?
Wound Care; To clean the wounds to prepare for healing and to keep the wound clean until normal healing takes place.
The type of wound care and dressing varies according to the type, width and characteristics of the wound.
Wound Care
Keep the wound clean and dry. Do not remove the bandage for 48 hours unless wet.
If bleeding occurs, press firmly on the bandage for several minutes. If bleeding does not stop within 15 minutes, consult your physician.
When you are seated, keep the injured part of the body high on the pillow to prevent bloating.
48 hours later
Unfasten the bandage slowly; There may be some adhesions.
Wash the wound with water and soap to remove dried blood.
Choose to shower before bathing in the bathtub.
Dry the wound slowly.
After cleaning the wound, cover with a clean bandage.
Cover the wound with clean bandages until the stitches are removed. If it becomes dirty, gets wet or comes out, replace it with a new one.
Consult your physician strictly.
If there is pain, swelling and temperature in the wound area,
Red lines around the wound,
If inflammation flows from the wound,
In case of fire.
Removing stitches
Your stitches will be taken on the specified day.
The removal of the sutures may be obtained by your physician or other healthcare professional to whom you will be referred in consultation.
Taking the stitches at the specified time is important for healing.
35AXX
Round Spot Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1” Diameter, with Absorbent Non-Stick Pad for Wound Care, and First Aid. Tan Color, 100 Count.
