Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
How To Change The Dressing Post Hip Replacement Surgery?
Question: I have a hip replacement surgery incision (from May 27) that seems to be getting red, warm and hurts a bit more than before. I was wondering how best to wash/clean the "closed but not yet scared" incision. My surgeon removed the "wet" dressing when I saw him XXXXXXX 4, there was a little gooey residue left on the incision, I used an salve to try to clean it off, and may have made things worse. So, how do I clean the wound of salve and dressing residue, then, how do I continue to dress the area?
Brief Answer:
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Following steps could be taken to change the dressing:
- wash hands thoroughly before starting
- clean the area with pyodine solution(first time only)
- apply polyfax plus ointment over the area
- put sterilized gauze piece & apply bandage.
- Keep wound clean and safe from dirt
- wash hands again.
Repeat these measures on daily basis for smooth recovery. If you observe pus or fever with red hot overlying skin then you need to visit hosital
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Following steps could be taken to change the dressing:
- wash hands thoroughly before starting
- clean the area with pyodine solution(first time only)
- apply polyfax plus ointment over the area
- put sterilized gauze piece & apply bandage.
- Keep wound clean and safe from dirt
- wash hands again.
Repeat these measures on daily basis for smooth recovery. If you observe pus or fever with red hot overlying skin then you need to visit hosital
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am at home without transportation to a store for a few hours. Can I take a shower with/or without soap in the meantime?
Brief Answer:
Usually advised to keep wound dry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the followup query.
We usually advise patients to keep wound dry. If you want to take shower without soap then go for it but try to keep the wound area less wet and dry it immediately afterwards.
Thank You
Usually advised to keep wound dry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the followup query.
We usually advise patients to keep wound dry. If you want to take shower without soap then go for it but try to keep the wound area less wet and dry it immediately afterwards.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am at home without transportation to a store for a few hours. Can I take a shower with/or without soap in the meantime?
Brief Answer:
yes but without soap
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the followup query.
We usually advise patients to keep wound dry. If you want to take shower without then take without soap. but try to keep the wound area less wet and dry it immediately afterwards.
Thank You
yes but without soap
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the followup query.
We usually advise patients to keep wound dry. If you want to take shower without then take without soap. but try to keep the wound area less wet and dry it immediately afterwards.
Thank You
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
