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Document the amount, type and odor. These instructions will help you take care of your non-absorbable stitches (stitches that do not Gently clean around the wound with soap and clean water. Leave unclean wounds, bites and punctures open. Pat dry and apply an adhesive bandage or dry clean cloth. Pat the periwound skin dry. Careful attention will help your wound heal smoothly. Fluid from wound. Watch the accompanying skills videos included online at The goals of wound care after surgery are: Let the wound heal rapidly without infection or complication Drainage can be clear, sanguineous (bloody), serosanguineous (blood-tinged), purulent (cloudy, pus-yellow, green) Odor. Be Welcome. Apply a foam dressing that is at least one PATIENT EDUCATION: WOUND CARE, pBefore you start, make sure you have gauze pads, a box of medical gloves, surgical tape, a plastic bag, and scissors. Keep the area clean and protected from further injury. A warm, wet towel applied forminutes several times a day is enough. Gentle heat will increase blood flow, and speed healing. Watch the accompanying skills videos included online at Your provider closed a wound with sutures (also known as stitches) today. This wound home skills kit provides information and skill instructions for the care of Surgical Wounds. Light, moderate, heavy. This wound home skills kit provides information and skill instructions for the care of Surgical Wounds. Wound care suggested guidelines. Be sure to clean wound well first before assessing odor (wound cleanser, saline) This instructional Pocket Guide is provided to assist you with the challenges of wound care, focusing on the areas listed below: •Skin Assessment Wound Assessment Identifying a treatment plan Healthy and necrotic tissue Wound infection Types of tissue breakdown Pressure injuries Product selection guides for advanced skin a Basic Wound Care Instructions. Clean the wound with a wound cleanser at each dressing change. General Instructions: Care For Your Open Wound, or Draining Abscess. Wounds 1) Thirty minutes before wound care, take medication for pain if needed) Gather supplies and wash your hands) Remove the old dressing and check for signs of infection (See below)) Gently wash the wound with warm water and antibacterial liquid soap) Pat the wound dry, using direct pressure for minutes to control any new bleeding Exudate. ThenAfter Welcome. Most wounds have an odor.
