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Why can't vaseline gauze be used for a long time How often should vaseline gauze be changed?

Vaseline gauze is widely used in clinic, which contains no harmful components and can play the role of sterilization and promote wound healing. Many people think that since the effect is so good, it can be used for a long time, but the answer is no. Why can't vaseline gauze be used for a long time How often should vaseline gauze be changed?

Vaseline gauze contains a lot of oil. Although it can protect the wound from infection, there will be a lot of dust, bacteria and so on attached to it when exposed to air for a long time. If used for a long time, dirt will still come into contact with the wound, resulting in infection, suppuration and other problems.

Vaseline gauze is usually replaced every day or 3-5 days, depending on the trauma. It needs to be replaced frequently at the initial stage of wound formation, because the probability of infection is high at this time, and it is necessary to pay close attention to the wound situation, and it is best to replace it once a day; If the wound is stable in the later stage, it can be replaced once every 3-5 days, which can play a protective role and is not easy to be infected.

The relevant use times of vaseline gauze are as mentioned above. In addition, related wound care should be done well in the process of use, so as not to aggravate the wound situation. If you are allergic to vaseline, you can't use it casually.