How to Change a Skin Graft Bandage

Skin grafts are a removal of the top layer of skin for use in other medical procedures. The dressings, or bandages, must be changed and the site cleaned, normally several times a day. The doctor will provide a prescription for a dressing or the dressing itself, usually something like Xeroform. In addition, an ace bandage, netting, or gauze will be needed to cover the dressing.

Things You'll Need

• Xeroform
• Ace bandage with clips

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Instructions

Changing the Bandage

• 1

  Remove the old dressings carefully so as not to open the graft.

• 2

  Peel open the xeroform and apply to skin graft.

• 3

  Wrap ace bandage around the xeroform to hold in place.