Questions?
If a gauze dressing sticks to a wound can I just pull it off?
No. Moisten the gauze with about a tablespoon of sterile normal saline. Once the gauze loosens, then pull it off gently, taking care not to remove any scab underneath.
Can the person take a shower with a gauze dressing?
Check with the person’s doctor to determine if it is ok for the person to shower. If so, the doctor may suggest showering with the dressing off, then you can reapply it after the person is done. If it is necessary to keep the dressing in place, take a layer of plastic wrap and cover the gauze completely. Tape the plastic wrap in place.