Equipment
- Option: Clean washcloth and towel
- Cleansing fluid: bottle of sterile normal saline, antiseptic swab, or soap and warm water.
- Sterile 4 X 4 gauze pads, ABD gauze pad
- Tape: adhesive, paper or non-allergenic
- Plastic trash bag
- Option: antibiotic ointment or cream ordered by the doctor
- 2 Pairs of clean disposable gloves
- Care Diary