Wound Gauze

There are seven tips in terms of applying the gauze on the wound.

• Wash hands before doing anything to your wound.

• Be sure the gauze cover beyond the wound.

• Hold the gauze by the edges and then put gauze dressing on the wound.

• No contact with the part of the gauze that touches the wound.

• Use adhesive tape to secure the gauze.

• Wrapping rape around the wound all the way should be avoided.

• If no medical dressing gauze available, use clean cloth as a substitute. 

• Wash hands before removing the old gauze.

• In case of infection, sterile gloves can be used. Remember wash hands before and after.

• For the gauze applied in hairy areas, remove gently in the direction of hair growth.

• If the absorbent cotton gauze is struck to the wound, wetting the gauze or apply a saline solution: 1/4 teaspoons of table salt for every quart of water.

• Soak the wound covered with gauze in the saline solution. After several minutes, you can try to remove the gauze.

• Use a clean towel to pat dry the wound, or just leave it air dry.

• Cover the wound with a fresh woven gauze.