Erin B. asked

🏥  Medical

An elderly man I live with recently had his gall bladder removed. Today, a part of the incision is bleeding very mildly. Will it be sufficient to tape some gauze over it? The man is taking an anti-coagulant to get rid of a couple of clots.

May 28th, 2023

Tammy C. answered

Yes, you can gently press the incision site with gauze for 15 minutes and then tape it. This should ...

May 28th, 2023

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