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Going Home after Ambulatory Surgery

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Wound Care at Home

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Whether you have a chronic skin ulcer, a surgical wound or some other skin injury, proper wound care is important. Without it, even a minor skin wound can turn into a big problem. If your doctor has given you a wound care plan, follow it carefully. Let's also review some wound care basics.

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Preventing Infections at Home

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Watch this video to learn simple strategies to help prevent the spread of germs and infection during your at-home recovery.

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Incision and Wound Care

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Learn these guidelines to care for your surgical site or wound.

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Step-by-Step: Changing a Surgical Wound Dressing

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Here are the steps for changing a surgical wound dressing.

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Returning to Activity

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See how the activity guidelines in your discharge plan can improve your recovery.

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101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
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