Do you change the bandages of a wound after surgery, and put hydrogen peroxide on it?

Question

Do you change the bandages of a wound after surgery, and put hydrogen peroxide on it, the wound is on the ankle and it has stitches the surgery was to extract broken pieces of bones from the ankle, please give a detailed answer

Answer 1

Were you drunk at the time of the accident? Yes on the hydrogen peroxide. It's fun to watch it fizz.

Answer 2

The surgeon should have given you specific instructions on changing the bandage (dressing is the medical term). Some surgeons prefer that you leave it alone and come to their office for a scheduled change. Others may have you or a family member instructed in doing a sterile dressing change and will give you details as to how often, what to use, etc.
Rarely does anyone order straight Hydrogen Peroxide for a wound. It can do damage if it seeps into the wound and under the skin where conditions are aneorobic (lack oxygen).
If you have no instructions then you need to contact the surgeon or your doctor. If you get an infection in the ankle because you did an unsterile dressing change you will need IV antiobiotics and the worse case scenerio is that the foot &/or leg may have to be amputated.

Answer 3

I have had nothing but negative experiences with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical-based product and it tends to make the wound swell and possibly burn. Since it is a chemical, you can get a chemical burn from putting it on an open wound. I had bumped into a lit cigarette at a crowded restaurant and it left me with an open wound. I put the hydrogen peroxide on it and it bubbled up and BURNED. it further burned the already-damaged skin and now I have a scar.
I wouldn't recommend this at all.

Instead, I would change the bandage several times a day, washing it with an antibacterial soap (like dial) and warm/tepid water every time I change it.

Also, since a moist wound heals better than one that's open to air, I would place some neosporin on a bandaid and re-dress the wound several times a day. Neosporin does a fantastic job at keeping a cut moist AND germ-free.

Since you would be using antibacterial soap AND neosporin, there would be no need for hydrogen peroxide.

Good luck!!

Answer 4

In order to clean a wound and change a dressing you will need: gauze pads, latex gloves, medical tape, a plastic bag, and scissors.

1. Open the gauze packages and cut new tape strips.
2. Put on latex gloves.
3. Loosen the tape around the old dressing.
4. Remove the old dressing.

- Gently wash the wound/incision with soap and water to remove the crust.
- Do not scrub or soak the wound.
- Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.
- Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

6. Wash your hands and put on another pair of latex gloves.
7. Inspect the wound for signs of infection.
8. Hold a clean, sterile gauze pad by the corner and place over the wound.
9. Tape all four sides of the gauze pad.
10. Put all trash in the plastic bag, including gloves.
11. Seal plastic bag and throw it away.
12. Wash your hands.

Answer 5

Well you can, but didn't the doctor give you wound instructions?
I would ask my doctor first because of the type of stitches that were used may not react well with hydrogen peroxide and may dissolve to soon.

Answer 6

1. if there is a bandage, then it needs to be changed.
2. when you change the bandage you need to clean AROUND the wound with peroxide, if the wound is open (with stitches it IS NOT open) you need to flush the wound with peroxide.
3. the reason for the peroxide is to prevent staff from entering the open wound. with stitches staff can still enter the wound so you need to clean the area around the wound to prevent staff.

Answer 7

CLeaning any wound with Hydrogen Peroxide is a good idea. the big thing is to keep it clean.

Answer 8

I had carpal tunnel surgery, after the sutures came out, they told me not to soak it, but I could get it wet. With surgery it has to heal from the inside out. So, I would say, no peroxide, just keep it clean.

Answer 9

You are talking of a dressing. Well get this from store
Band-Aid Advanced Healing. Packs of 6. You will enjoy this.
Good luck.

Answer 10

the answer is yes
to keep it clean put hydrogen peroxide on it this will help you