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.

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

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

Answered 1/20/2019

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Traction: With time the water will loosen things enough that you can pull the gauze off. Then clean the wound and cover it with a different product that doesn't stick to the wound bed.

Answered 1/3/2019

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