Change the wound gauze every few days

When there is a wound on the skin, bleeding will occur. The first thing to do is to stop bleeding and disinfect in time. The common method of stopping bleeding is to use gauze, and different wound parts require different bandaging methods, otherwise it will affect the hemostasis effect and beauty. Gauze also needs to be replaced regularly to avoid wound infection. So how often should the wound gauze be replaced?

First, how often should the gauze on the wound be changed? If the surface of the wound dressing is dry and there is no blood oozing, the gauze can be changed three days after the injury. If the wound is infected, timely attention should be paid and sensitive antibiotics should be added. For this type of wound, drug sensitivity tests and culture should be done in the hospital.

Second, you can open the bandaged wound and check it. If there is secretion, it should be treated. If the wound is dry and scabbed, it does not need to be treated. Guidance: Try to keep the wound clean and dry, avoid getting it wet. If there is redness, swelling or secretions, clean it thoroughly to avoid wound infection. Avoid spicy and irritating foods.

Third, dressing change operation: After preparing the above sterile items, you can start the operation. Be careful not to touch the newly opened wound with your hands or other sterile items. Then moisten the cotton swab or gauze with iodine or alcohol, and disinfect from the center of the wound to the periphery. Disinfect 5cm around the wound. The range can be slightly larger. Disinfect 3 times. You can squeeze it to see if there is any exudation. If there is exudation, you need to observe more or go to the hospital outpatient department for treatment. If there is no abnormality, you can cover it with gauze or film dressing. Note that if the dressing is to exceed 5cm around the wound and attached to one side of the wound, do not touch it with your hands. The gauze can be fixed with medical tape, and the film has its own fixing effect.

How often should the gauze on the wound be changed? This situation is mainly determined by the healing condition of the wound. As long as the wound heals well, the dressing can be changed every 2-3 days. If the wound is infected, the dressing needs to be changed every day.