We provide simple, proper, and safe wound care and dressing change services at home, including care for sutures, wounds, and post-surgical wounds.
The goal is to support healing safely and reduce the risk of complications.
Wound and Suture Care at Home — Step by Step
Hand Hygiene
Before touching the wound, hands must be washed thoroughly with soap for 10–30 seconds.
Disposable sterile gloves should be used during the procedure.
Dressing Change
When Should the Dressing Be Changed?
The dressing is usually changed according to the doctor’s recommendation, often once every 24 hours.
It should also be changed if it becomes wet, dirty, or contaminated.
How Is the Dressing Changed?
- The old dressing is gently removed.
- If the dressing is stuck to the wound, it should be moistened with sterile saline solution or a diluted antiseptic solution to avoid damaging the sutures.
- The wound is treated with chlorhexidine or Betadine, according to the doctor’s instructions.
- A sterile gauze dressing is applied.
- The dressing is fixed with a sterile bandage or medical plaster.
Daily Hygiene
Showering is usually allowed after 48 hours, unless the doctor gives different instructions.
The sutures should not remain wet for a long time. A quick shower and gentle drying are recommended.
Monitoring the Wound and Sutures
Pay attention to the condition of the wound and sutures.
Usually Normal Signs
- Mild redness around the wound edges
- A small amount of fluid discharge during the first days
When Should You Contact a Doctor Immediately?
A doctor should be contacted immediately if any of the following signs appear:
- Strong redness
- Increasing pain
- Burning sensation
- Pus-like discharge or strong unpleasant smell
- Temperature above 37.5°C
- Opening of the wound
- Bleeding
What Is Not Allowed?
The following should be avoided:
- Removing sutures independently
- Touching the wound without gloves or sterile materials
- Hot baths or sauna for 2–3 weeks
- Applying creams or ointments without a doctor’s recommendation
- Heavy physical activity, stretching, or strain
Professional Home Nursing Care
Your Family Nurse — NMS 24/7 provides wound care and dressing change services at home according to the doctor’s prescription.
Our nurses follow hygiene and sterility standards to help the wound heal safely and properly.