Wet to Dry Dressing Instructions

SUPPLIES NEEDED: ( AVAILABLE AT PHARMACY)

•  SALINE SOLUTION (OR CONTACT SOLUTION)
•  GAUZE (Either 2x2 or 4x4)
•  TAPE

INSTRUCTIONS:

•  OPEN GAUZE FULLY
•  WET GAUZE WITH SALINE SOLUTION
•  SQUEEZE GAUZE UNTIL ALMOST DRY
•  PACK GAUZE INTO OPEN AREA OF WOUND ONLY
•  COVER WITH DRY GAUZE
•  USE TAPE TO SECURE
•  REPEAT THIS PROCESS 3 TIMES A DAY

GENTLY PULL STUCK GAUZE OFF WOUND TO REMOVE. IT MAY BLEED SLIGHTLY. PLEASE DO NOT WET GAUZE TO REMOVE UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! Wetting the gauze for easier removal actually PROLONGS the healing process.