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When Can I Expose My Cauterized Hand To Water?
my hand had to be cauterized due to severe bleeding that lasted over 3 hours. silver nitrate sticks were used to stop the bleeding. I was wondering how long should i wait before i am able to expose the area to water and attempt to get the extra silver nitrate off of my hand?
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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You need to keep the area dry and not bother with it for 24 hours. After that, you can wash it
You need to keep the area dry and not bother with it for 24 hours. After that, you can wash it
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