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Stuck Povidone iodine dressing removal
How to remove stuck povidone iodine dressing.
The dressing was done using cotton dipped in iodine solution and has stuck strongly to the wound.
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Wet it with water and remove gently
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Dr. J Prasad
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Soak with saline for few minutes.
Be gentle in removing it .
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If wound is raw . Antibiotics adviced.
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Take treatment before pus forms
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Dr. Sathya Narayanan
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Moisten it well with water and try removing it manually
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