The packing material absorbs any drainage from the wound, which helps the tissues heal from the inside out. Without the packing, the wound might close at the top, without healing at the deeper areas of the wound.
You were shown how to pack your wound before you left the hospital. The following guidelines will help you remember how to take care of your wound. Keep your supplies all in one place. Put them in a basket or large bag.
You will need the following:. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and acknowledge the use of cookies to store information, which may be essential to making our site work properly or enhancing user experience. Claim CME Credits. Donate Committees Member Directory. General Trauma Information. Discharge Instructions for Wound Cares I. Gunshot wound While at home: Keep the wound clean and dry. If a bandage was applied and it becomes wet or dirty, replace it. Otherwise, leave it in place for the first 24 hours.
Clean the wound daily: After removing the bandage, wash the area with soap and water. If bleeding occurs from the wound, cover with a gauze or towel and apply firm direct pressure without letting go for 5 full minutes by the clock. This gives time for a clot to form. If this does not stop bleeding, return to the hospital promptly. Follow Up: Most skin wounds heal within ten days.
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Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Topic Contents Overview How to get ready When should you call for help? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Overview If you have a deep wound, your doctor may show you how to pack it. How to get ready How to get ready to pack your wound. Before setting up the clean area for your dressing, you should remove your old dressing. Make sure you wash your hands after changing the packing or cleaning the wound.
You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to control pain, unless another pain medicine was prescribed. If you have liver disease or ever had a stomach ulcer, talk with your healthcare provider before using these medicines.
Follow up with your healthcare provider, or as advised. If a gauze packing was put in your wound, it should be removed in 1 to 2 days. Check your wound every day for any signs that the infection is getting worse.
The signs are listed below. Was this helpful? Yes No Tell us more. Check all that apply. Wrong topic—not what I was looking for. You will need the following: Packing material Sterile wetting solution Sterile gloves A clean bowl Scissors A clean towel A bandage to put on the top of the wound after you have packed it Tape Cotton swabs A small plastic bag Clean up Clean the area where you will set out your dressing supplies.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Put a clean towel over the area and set a clean bowl on it. Prepare the packing material Pour enough wetting solution into the clean bowl to wet the packing material. Pack the wound Wash your hands thoroughly again. Use soap and water. Put the outer dressing over the packing and wound site. Tape the outer dressing in place. Remove your gloves. Wash your hands again with soap and water.
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