How to Remove OpSite

After treating your wound, your doctor may recommend a certain type of dressing to help prevent an infection. There are many brands available, such as the OpSite Post-Op Visible from Smith & Nephew. The bandage's pad is see-through, allowing you to monitor the wound without removing the dressing every time. If drainage from the wound covers about 1/3 or more of the pad, it's time to remove the OpSite bandage and replace it. Otherwise, follow your doctor's instructions regarding how often to change the dressing.

Things You'll Need

• Soap

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Instructions

• 1

  Grasp one corner of the dressing with your thumb and forefinger and lift it up slightly.

• 2

  Pull the corner slightly away from the pad to loosen it.

• 3

  Release the corner of the dressing.

• 4

  Repeat this procedure with the other three corners of the dressing.

• 5

  Lift up the entire dressing when all corners are loosened and discard it.