- Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before and after visiting the patient.
- Avoid touching the surgery area or the surgical dressings.
- Before going home, make sure you understand all the instructions on how to take care of the surgery area. Always wash your hands before and after handling the surgery area.
- If you notice any signs of infection, like redness or pain, or discharge at the surgery location or around the surgical dressings, contact a healthcare professional.
