Urgent ~ What should I pay attention to after the wound is stitched?

After the wound is stitched, please keep the wound dry (that is, don't touch water). After the wound is closed, 12 to 24 hours will still have slight swelling and pain. The affected part can be raised or partially iced to relieve discomfort.

2.

If the wound is wet, please take off the wet gauze as soon as possible to disinfect the cotton branch: soak it in normal saline, wipe the wound, and then cover it with sterilized sterile gauze. If you can't change the dressing yourself, please go back to the clinic to change the dressing.

3.

If the wound is large or complicated, please go back to the hospital for dressing change according to the doctor's advice.

4.

Please take medicine according to doctor's advice to avoid infection.

5.

Avoid irritating foods, such as cigarettes, wine, peppers, etc.

6.

Avoid sun exposure and sweating.

7.

Please return to the hospital immediately for further examination and treatment if:

( 1)

Have a fever or chills

(2)

The wound is red, swollen and painful.

(3)

The wound is purulent.

(4)

Whether the wound can be removed depends on the doctor's instructions. Please go to the surgical clinic for follow-up.