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Can I Use Compression Machine While Treating An Open Wound?
currentlytreating open wound right stump amoxicillin 1000 / 62.5 and gentamicin changes leg feels slightly warare ice packs ok? also can I use my compression machine for lymphedema while treating this wound forgot to ask my doctor possibly more circulation would help the wound heal white blood cell count 11.9 no fever just a warm right legl
Fri, 20 May 2016
thanks for posting your query to HCM.In big open wound case if you apply compression i would causes ozzing of blood form injured site and produces condition to sress. elevation of part against gravity will help in reveling lymph oedema . when oozing and discharge from your wound stop you can use mild compression .
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