Take care of the wound at home because it may need time to heal if the doctor does not stitch it again. The wound will mend from the bottom up. A dressing prevents the skin from adhering to the wound before it fully recovers by absorbing drainage. Surgical wound
care at home is the best choice to keep safe the wounds.

Suitable hand washing

It's imperative to cleanse the hands before changing into new attire. An alcohol-based cleaner is an option. Washing the hands by following these instructions:

• Remove all of the jewelry.

• Under warm running water, wet the hands while directing them downward.

• Wash the hands with soap and water for 15 to 30 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" or the "Alphabet Song" one time through). Additionally, clean the area around the nails.

• Rinse well

• Dry with a fresh towel

Getting Rid of the Old Dressing

How often change the clothing will be determined by the healthcare provider? To get ready for the outfit change:

• Before handling the dressing, wash the dirty hands.

• Ensure that to have all the tools and materials on hand.

• Have a spotless work area.

Taking off the old dressing

• Remove the tape off the skin slowly.

• To remove the old dressing, grab a clean (not sterile) medical glove and pull it off.

• Unless the healthcare professional is directed to remove the dressing dry, if the sauce adheres to the wound, moisten it and try again.

• The old dressing should be placed in a plastic bag and left aside.

• Always should wash the dirty hands once more after removing the previous dressing.

Treatment of the Injury

To clean the skin around the incision, use a gauze pad or soft cloth:

• Use mild soapy water or regular saline solution (salt water).

• Gauze or cloth should be soaked in saline solution or soapy water before being used to gently dab or clean the area.

• Make an effort to clean the skin of any drainage, dried blood, or other debris that may have accumulated there.

• Avoid using antibacterial soap, alcohol, peroxide, iodine, or skin cleansers. These may impede healing and harm the tissue around the incision.

Additionally, the surgical wound care at home instructs to cleanse or irrigate the wound:

• The doctor may advise using soapy water or salt water to fill a syringe.

• Keep the syringe between 2.5 and 15 centimeters (one to six inches) away from the incision. Spray into the wound vigorously enough to remove drainage and discharge.

• Dry the wound with a clean, soft, dry towel or piece of gauze.

Unless the doctor has given the all-clear, avoid applying lotion, cream, or herbal medicines to the wound or the area around it.

Donating the New Dress

The Surgical wound healthcare at home instructed and applies the clean dressing to the wound. And might be dressing with a wet-to-dry method.

• After done, wash the dirty hands.

• In a water-resistant plastic bag, dispose of the discarded goods and old dressing. Before throwing it in the garbage, double-check that it is closed tightly.

• Any dirty clothes from the dressing change should be washed separately from another laundry. If any need to add bleach to the wash water, ask the provider.

• One dressing peruses. Never uses it again.

When to Contact a Physician

If the following occurs at the incision site:

• More redness, discomfort, swelling, or bleeding

• The wound appears darker or dried out, or it is bigger or deeper.

• The discharge from or around the wound is tan, green, or yellow or has an unpleasant odor (which indicates pus).

• The body temperature is at least 100.5°F (38°C).