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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?
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Daily: I would change daily till further notice from your surgeon.
Answered 3/24/2020
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