MIDDLESEX SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
955 MAIN STREET, SUITE G2A
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
VOICE: 781-729-2020
FAX: 781-729-6846
CARE OF YOUR WOUND AFTER YOUR EXCISION
AFFILIATED WITH TUFTS UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
I.
MEDICATIONS
You have experienced a minor surgical procedure and have received a
local anesthetic.
_____ For mild discomfort, use Tylenol or acetaminophen. Do not use
aspirin or ibuprofen for 24 hours.
_____ You were prescribed a narcotic medication for relief of pain. You
should not drive a motor vehicle or operate any machinery while
taking this medication. Pain medication may cause nausea,
vomiting, lightheadedness and/or constipation.
II.
WOUND CARE
You can expect some swelling and bruising. Call our office if there is
bleeding, redness, warmth, pain or drainage from the wound, or if you
experience fever or chills.
If you have a clear plastic dressing on or a dressing made of small
tapes, you may shower in_____ hours. Leave the dressing on until it falls
off.
Keep the gauze dressing on the incision for
_____ hours, then you may shower.
_____ replace the gauze over the incision.
_____ incision may be exposed to the air.
Apply ice to wound: Yes _____ No _____
WILLIAM L. BRECKWOLDT, M.D., F.A.C.S.
KELLEY M. CORNELL, M.D., F.A.C.S.
PATRICK F. BROPHY, M.D., F.A.C.S.
MARTA QUIJANO, M.D.
NAYOMI EDIRISINGHE, M.D., F.A.C.S.
LIMARIS BARRIOS, M.D., F.A.C.S.
KATHLEEN SLOPER, A.N.P.
III.
RESTRICTIONS
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IV.
FOLLOW UP
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V. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
I have received and understand the instructions listed above
_______________________________________________Date ____________
Signature of patient and/or Guardian
_______________________________________________Date ____________
Signature of Discharge Nurse