How to Clean and Dress an Incision


How to Clean and Dress an Incision

If the bandage or dressing over your incision gets wet or soiled, here’s what to do to replace it with a fresh one.

Medical Reviewer: Godsey, Cynthia, MSN, APRN, MSHE, FNP-BC
Medical Reviewer: Turley, Ray, BSN, MSN

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