Question 1

how to remove stuck gauze from wound? toenail detached completely off went to e.r. trying to change out 24hrs later and the gauze is stuck to the wound. how do i remove the gauze?

Accepted Answer

Try : Try soaking it in plain warm water until the scab is loose enough to free the stuck gauze.  It might start to bleed again, but it shouldn't bleed much or long.  Before you do this, go get some non-stick band aids so you have something to cover it back up with that won't stick again.

Also, i assume part of the er instructions they gave you was to follow-up with your doctor, which sounds like a good idea here.

Question 2

i had a mesh removal op, i'm left with an open wound, was given everything for the dressing, aquacel to insert inside with melcura gel, sodium saline n guaze to clean.. i forgot to ask how ofter i should change the dressing, if it's daily. plz help?

Accepted Answer

Daily: I would change daily till further notice from your surgeon.

Question 3

i have a piece of gauze stuck on my open flesh wound, how to remove it safely without damaging my wound?

Accepted Answer

: The best way is to use sterile saline. Apply another sterile gauze soaked in sterile saline and allow the stuck gauze to become rehydrated. After 10 minutes or so, it should come away easily. Try using non stick gauze to cover your wound, or apply either sterile vaseline or Neosporin with regular gauze. This added moisture will encourage healing and minimize scarring.

Question 4

how to remove gauze from open wound?

Accepted Answer

If it is stuck down: You may need to soak it first.

Question 5

what if my gauze packing comes out of wound?

Accepted Answer

Replace: The gauze packing with clean gauze.  Although there are better products than plain gauze for packing a wound, if your health provider recommended gauze, it should be changed about every 12 hours to help prevent bacteria growth and possible wound infection.

Question 6

cut fingertip with mandolin. covered the wound with gauze. twelve hours later, a piece of gauze stuck fast to wound. what danger in leaving gauze?

Accepted Answer

Soak and remove: Soak and remove it, or it may get trapped in the wound as the skin heals and cause ongoing irritation.  If you cannot remove it easily, go to an UC or your doc and they can apply numbing agents and remove it.  IF you have not had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years, get one within 72 hours of cutting yourself.

Question 7

will i need to remove gauze stuck to a dermabond-closed wound?

Accepted Answer

Would be: Advisable and if you can do so very cautiously.  Dermabond can be puled apart rather easily.  Might want to have a physician take a look.  If you do so yourself use only clean water, no peroxide and go slowly and gently.

Question 8

help! need to know if there's a gauze alternative to put in pilonidal open wound?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: There are a variety of wound care products each with specific indications and contraindications. There are various different types of wounds, each requiring a different type of approach for optimal healing. The type of product that one will need depends on the needs and type wound. Consult with your physician as to what would be best for you.

Question 9

what is the best way to get gauze that is fused to an open wound off? i've already tried soaking  it in water.

Accepted Answer

Warm salt water: Warm salt solution should dissolve the fibrin clot and allow for gauze removal.

Question 10

hydrocelectomy- i have replaced the gauze two days after the op. how should i clean the wound? some stitches came off. can i leave it alone until tue?

Accepted Answer

Just leave it...: Since bleeding stopped and incision sealed, it's good idea to leave it alone but keep it dry by opening it to air off and on, and cover it with thin protective gauze. It would most likely be okay to wait until tuesday. Of course, if anything unexpected occurs, seek urgent attention; but from what you described, you would be fine as long as being comfortable and getting better slowly day by day.

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How to remove stuck gauze from wound? toenail detached completely off went to e.r. trying to change out 24hrs later and the gauze is stuck to the wound. how do i remove the gauze?

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I had a mesh removal op, i'm left with an open wound, was given everything for the dressing, aquacel to insert inside with melcura gel, sodium saline n guaze to clean.. i forgot to ask how ofter i should change the dressing, if it's daily. plz help?

A member asked:

I have a piece of gauze stuck on my open flesh wound, how to remove it safely without damaging my wound?

A member asked:

How to remove gauze from open wound?

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What if my gauze packing comes out of wound?

A member asked:

Cut fingertip with mandolin. covered the wound with gauze. twelve hours later, a piece of gauze stuck fast to wound. what danger in leaving gauze?

A member asked:

Will i need to remove gauze stuck to a dermabond-closed wound?

A member asked:

Help! need to know if there's a gauze alternative to put in pilonidal open wound?

A member asked:

What is the best way to get gauze that is fused to an open wound off? i've already tried soaking it in water.

A member asked:

Hydrocelectomy- i have replaced the gauze two days after the op. how should i clean the wound? some stitches came off. can i leave it alone until tue?

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