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We have treated your would. In this leaflet you can read more about the treatment. � The wound has been washed, cleaned and glued. Leave the glue untouched for the next 4-5 days. The glue works as a wound scab and can bear water to a limited extent. � The wound has been washed and closed with a bandage/ plaster strip. Avoid water or the strip will soak. After . days the strip will easily be removed by soaking in water. � The wound has been washed, cleaned and stitched. The stitches must be removed by your general practitioner in . days. � The wound is NOT closed! The wound could not be closed because of the risk of infection (wounds older than 6 hours, bites, etc.). � Rinse the wound under running water from the tap or shower 1-2 times per day until the wound has healed. � The bandage must be leaved untouched, and � the bandage must be supervised in . days by . � you can remove the bandage at home in . days. 2
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Pain treatment In the first couple of days the wound may be sore. This does not indicate that the wound is infected but can be caused by the swelling or wound pain. Therefore it is important to elevate the wounded body part over heart height to avoid or decrease swelling. If needed you can use pain-relieving medication without prescription such as Paracetamol. The bandage You must keep the bandage clean and dry. However, if the bandage becomes wet, you must change the bandage to avoid bacteria in the wound. If is necessary to change the bandage, you can use your own bandage/plaster etc. Big bandages, which are drenched the same day, should be changed in the Emergency Room. Best regards Emergency Room Telephone 7940 6110 Symptoms of inflammation You should be aware of symptoms of inflammation which is • blush and warmth around the wound • fever • swelling, pain and pounding in the wound • pus is coming from the wound If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact your general practitioner during the day or the Emergency Room during night and in weekends. By keeping the body part calm you can reduce spreading the inflammation. 3
