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Had abscess & went to er for incision&drainage today.was told to come back in 2 days.in meantime, how many many times a day must i change d gauze pads?

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Discharge Papers: Check the paperwork from the er. It should have directions if they wanted you to change the dressing or do any wound care.

Answered 3/26/2013

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