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stitches wet for how long ? Posted: 01-27-08 13:44pm
my fiance had an operation on his wrist
last thursday he was told not to get the
stitches wet but cant remember if they
said not at all or for a few days can
anyone help.
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leewhiz
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Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Location: Mother Earth, The Blue Planet
Posted: 01-30-08 03:21am
Literature on wound management is scarce.
In a recent study, scientists found that
wounds can be uncovered and allowed to get
wet in the first 48 hours after minor skin
excision without increasing the incidence
of infection. Nonetheless, experts
advise to keep your stitches completely
dry for the first 24 hours.
Does your husband have an antibiotic
ointment or cream to apply to the wound?
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