Managing Wound Care After a Fishing Accident: Tetanus and Infection Concerns
Cutting your hand while fishing? Hello, Doctor: I accidentally scraped off a layer of skin next to my nail with a hexagonal screw at the back of a boat while participating in a fishing activity. Although I treated it with Betadine at the time, I did not closely check if the screw...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! There's no need to worry since you've received a tetanus shot. Clean the wound with saline solution, apply antibiotic ointment, and change the dressing daily. Avoid contact with tap water, and it should heal in a few days. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about...[Read More] Managing Wound Care After a Fishing Accident: Tetanus and Infection Concerns
Understanding Wound Infection Risks: Beyond Tetanus and Rabies
Wound infection issues I cut myself on a recyclable item (possibly a metal can) while taking out the trash. I was wearing gloves, but they got torn, and my finger bled a little, though it doesn't seem very deep. Are there any infection concerns besides tetanus (such as HIV o...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If the cut is superficial and has already stopped bleeding, no special treatment is necessary. In the following days, the wound should be disinfected with povidone-iodine and kept dry. As long as there is no redness, swelling, heat, pain, or purulent discharge from the wound, the...[Read More] Understanding Wound Infection Risks: Beyond Tetanus and Rabies
Is Hair Transplant Safe? Addressing HIV Infection Concerns
Hair transplant infection and HIV concerns? Hello Dr. Zhou, I recently consulted at a hair transplant clinic to understand the procedures and precautions. One of the requirements is to undergo blood tests prior to the surgery to confirm that the patient does not have infectious d...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Surgical and medical procedures can lead to cross-infections, primarily through the exchange of bodily fluids between patients. Preoperative assessments, intraoperative techniques, and postoperative care are all crucial. 2. Hair transplant surgeries are generally very safe. ...[Read More] Is Hair Transplant Safe? Addressing HIV Infection Concerns
Understanding Tetanus Risks: Shallow Wounds and Infection Concerns
Tetanus Issues I have a long but shallow wound that I accidentally got yesterday, and it seems to be healing quickly. There has been no bleeding since the incident. Is there still a risk of infection?
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
The depth of a wound is certainly related to the risk of infection, but what caused the wound is also very important. Since you may not know the mechanism of the object that caused the cut, the best advice is to monitor the wound closely.[Read More] Understanding Tetanus Risks: Shallow Wounds and Infection Concerns
Post-Fistula Surgery: Understanding Discharge and Potential Infection Concerns
Post-fistula surgery Hello, doctor. I had a fistula surgery about a month ago. Two weeks ago, the surgeon told me that I no longer needed to take sitz baths and that I didn't need to return for follow-up appointments, just to apply medication. However, it has been over a mon...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After anal fistula surgery, it is common to have wound discharge that may last for 1-2 months. Taking warm sitz baths should help. If the wound does not show improvement, it is advisable to return to the physician for a thorough examination.[Read More] Post-Fistula Surgery: Understanding Discharge and Potential Infection Concerns
Understanding Road Rash: Debridement and Infection Concerns
Road traffic accident abrasion wound? Hello doctor, I had a car accident two weeks ago and my leg has some abrasions. Initially, I applied artificial skin, but it became inflamed. After visiting several doctors, some advised me to remove the necrotic tissue by rinsing it with wat...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! Please clean the wound with "sterile saline solution" and apply antibiotic ointment. For now, avoid using artificial skin. Do not come into contact with "tap water." Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Understanding Road Rash: Debridement and Infection Concerns