A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

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.

Answered 2/17/2019

5.3k views

Thank
Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Soak.: You may apply saline or peroxide to help remove the gauze.

Answered 2/17/2019

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions