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Purpose
Aids to prevent hematoma or collection of fluid in the affected area.
Precautions
A safe method should be used for disposing of old dressing.
Gauze and cotton are used for cleaning wounds.
Take preventive measures to avoid skin irritation and excoriation.
If a drainage tube is attached to the bottle precaution must be taken to secure the tube in
place and avoid the risk of cross-infection.

Equipment
Sterile Field Set
1. Sterile kidney dish
2. Sterile galipot
3. Sterile scissors
4. Sterile forceps(3)
5. Sterile cotton balls
6. Sterile gauze
7. Sterile safety pins if needed
Clean tray
8. The antiseptic solution as ordered
9. Cotton wool or absorbent
10. Receiver
11. Rubber sheet and it's cover
12. Adhesive tape or bandage
13. Dressing scissors
14. Ointment paste or paraffin gauze
15. Spatula if needed
16. One pair of sterile gloves if available

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