SUTURE QUESTIONS

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR SUTURE QUESTIONS

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You feel weak or very sick
• A major surgical wound is starting to open up
• Bleeding that won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure
• Suture came out early and wound has re-opened

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If:

• You think you need to be seen
• Suture came out early and wound is still closed
• Suture removal is overdue

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

• You have other questions or concerns

Self Care at Home If

• Sutured wound with no complications and you don't think you need to be seen

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Adult SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 David Thompson, M.D. FACEP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2002

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