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soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... longer than the dressing. Step 2. Remove the old dressing Put on new disposable medical gloves ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

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suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider. © The Wellness Network ... the needle is removed, and a bandage is placed over the injection site. The test takes about 15

the plunger button all the way down. Hold the needle in the injection site for 10 seconds. Remove the ... gently at the injection site. Push the needle tip into the pinched skin. Release your skin. Push

injection site. Push the needle tip into the pinched skin. Release your skin. Push the plunger button all ... the way down. Hold the needle in the injection site for 10 seconds. Remove the needle from your skin

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the site so that the area can be monitored with x-rays to check for changes. When the biopsy is ... the incision site. You may see a bruise at or around the site. This is normal. The incision will

provider if you're pregnant or might be pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider about all the ... medications and supplements you take, and if you have any allergies. Your surgeon will explain what happens

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. A small, flat scar may remain. Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests ... health care provider. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include

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for at least 8 hours before your appointment. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications ... your incision, your medications, and your return to activity. Make sure to keep all your follow-up