How can you tell if you've packed an open wound enough?

November 11, 2015
Asked By:Bigt8r in Iowa, LA

I had a TT three weeks ago. Part of my incision above the pubic area opened. My PS cleaned it up and packed it using gauze and q-tip. How will I know if I put enough in there? Thankfully I can't feel anything, but it totally grosses me out. Thank you.

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November 12, 2015

Answer: Packing

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