It may seem that there is an excessive amount of hand washing in the process of changing a bandage, but this is done to prevent infection and is necessary. Proper hand washing is the best way to prevent infecting your incision and spreading germs.
Step-by-Step Surgical Bandage Change Instructions
By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com Guide
Updated: January 04, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Read this document to learn how to wash your hands properly.
Prev
- How and When To Change a Surgical Bandage
- Know Proper Hand Washing Technique
- Remove the Surgical Bandage
- Change the Surgical Bandage
- Clean the Incision
- Check the Incision
- Wash Hands Again
- Put on a New Bandage
- Dispose of Old Bandage Properly
- Wash Hands Again
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