| |
 |
Harry H. Payton, D.O.
Christopher B. Murry, D.O.
John H. Roediger, M.D.
|
|
Post-Operative Wound Instructions |
|
To Post-Operative Patients:
These are some brief instructions
that should answer most of your questions during your post-operative
period. We have a 24-hour answering service that will notify
Dr. Payton and/or Dr. Murry or Dr. Roediger after hours regarding
questions, concerns or emergencies. The office number is 797-5753.
|
|
|
Steri-strips have been placed.
While the steri-strips are in place, you may apply vasotracin
or Neosporin to the steri-strips twice a day. When the steri-strips
begin to curl on the edges, you may remove them and clean the
wound with hydrogen peroxide and then apply vasotracin or Neosporin
twice a day.
.
|
|
The wound should remain dry for
48 hours.
.
|
|
|
If you demonstrate any increase
in redness, swelling, pain or temperature, (signs of infections),
than you should contact the office immediately.
.
|
|
If you have any
questions or need further assistants in any fashion or form,
please feel free to contact our office. |
Ear, Nose & Throat
· Head & Neck Surgery · Facial Plastic Surgery
Audiology · Hearing Aid Services · Infant Hearing
Screening
Telephone: (207) 797-5753 · Fax (207) 797-9571 |
|
|
