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POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - GENERALIZED SOFT TISSUE
1. Keep incision dry for 5 days.
2. No exertional activity (running, jogging, weight lifting, etc.).
3. Clean suture line and around drain (if present) three times a day
with hydrogen peroxide and then apply an antibiotic ointment, such
as Polysporin, Bacitracin, or Triple Antibiotic Ointment (which may
be purchased over-the-counter). Apply after each cleansing.
4. The dressing may be removed after 24 hours. You do not need to
apply another dressing unless you are concerned about getting
drainage on your clothes or sheets.
5. Take prescribed medication as ordered.
6. Please call the nurse at (304) 340-2205 for any questions or
concerns. For an emergency dial (304) 342-0124 and designate the
call as an emergency. This number is answered 24 hours a day by
either the office or the answering service
When to Call the Doctor
• bleeding
• fever over 100 degrees
• breathing difficulty
• tenderness or any
noticeable swelling of incision site
• increased difficulty
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