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How to remove gauze stuck to open wound that been soaked in saline for an hour and still won't come off?
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∙ 14y ago
Wow! Soaking a wound in saline (preferably sterile saline) for one hour should be sufficient to remove the gauze attached to the wound. If, after soaking this length or time, and the gauze is still adhered, then be very careful. If this is still an open wound, then pulling the gauze off forcefully could restart bleeding or pull away healing tissue. Slowly pull the very outer edges of the gauze while continuing to allow the wound to soak in the saline would be the best thing to do next. If you are still not successful in removing the gauze you may want to seek assistance at your health care provider's office. How long has the gauze been on the wound? If gauze has been on an open would for even 36 - 48 hours, the skin of the healing wound may actually have begun growing into the gauze. You definitely need to have you doctor remove the gauze and assess the wound.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou should be very careful not to rip off the scab, as this can cause bleeding and pain. You could get the gauze wet and allow it to soak until it begins to fall off on its own. If you are having trouble removing the gauze, you should return to the doctor and have a doctor or nurse remove the gauze that is adhered to the penis.
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∙ 13y agoPut Neosporin on the wound first. Then put the gauze on.
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∙ 12y agoThe best way is to soak the gauze in clean water for a few minutes to loosen it up.
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Should you sleep with gauze after a tooth extraction?
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What does a gauze look like?
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Only if you want to take the risk and pain of dry sockets. Even if you have gauze over the open sockets you are still sucking in air and drawing that smoke and air into the sockets. Think about it. Gauze is not a solid bandage. It is absorbent to prevent bleeding but still allow a minimum amount of air to promote healing. When you are dragging on a cigarette you are increasing the volume of air to the at risk area drying up what the gauze is trying to keep moist for the purpose of healing. I would recommend strongly against it.
How should you hold a tripod so as not to burn yourself?
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If you have had a belly button piercing for 6 weeks now. The hole is still a bit white and crusty around the ring and sometimes puss comes out. Is that ok?
No, that is not OK. Remove the piercing, try rinsing with a mild disinfectant(like a saline solution), let the infection clear up.
Can you still cook potatoes after they have soaked in water all night?
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When tooth 30 is removed 5 days lower jaw right doctor said not to rinse with salt warm water or hydrogen peroxide and to put a little tooth paste on gauze and you still bleed a little?
I think its wierd that he/she said not to use warm salt water. Ask that doctor or someone else to make sure, as your case may be different then most, but after Oral surgery, Saline (Salt water) is used to rinse and clean out the pocket.
What could make my 86 Chevy 350 motor die when i let off the gas i have soaked the carb changed the plugs adjusted the idle screw can t find any vacuum leaks any ideas at all?
Sounds like you still have carb issues. You say you soaked the carb, was the carb disassembled, parts soaked, cleaned, and reassembled with a carb rebuild kit? If not, that is what you need to do.
Does salt water ruin batteries?
I'm not sure about salt water but i got loads of water in my electric toothbrush once and it was soaked but it still worked
