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3100 23 rd St. Suite T. Columbus, NE 68601 Phone: 402-562-5400 www.columbusurgentcare.org Post Procedure Care Toe Nail Removal 1. Elevate and rest foot for first 12-24 hours after 2. May take Ibuprofen, Aleve, or Tylenol as need for pain 3. Removal initial bandage after 24 hours 4. Soak foot in 1 tsp. Epson salt and 1 quart warm water for 30 minutes twice daily for 7 days 5. Apply antibiotic ointement and bandage daily to nail bed 6. Continue antibiotics (if prescribied) until finished 7. Call physician if increased redness, pain, or drainage from wound occurs

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Page 1: nail removal... · Web viewPost Procedure Care Toe Nail Removal Elevate and rest foot for first 12-24 hours after May take Ibuprofen, Aleve, or Tylenol as need for pain Removal initial

3100 23rd St. Suite T. Columbus, NE 68601 Phone: 402-562-5400 www.columbusurgentcare.org

Post Procedure Care Toe Nail Removal

1. Elevate and rest foot for first 12-24 hours after2. May take Ibuprofen, Aleve, or Tylenol as need for pain3. Removal initial bandage after 24 hours4. Soak foot in 1 tsp. Epson salt and 1 quart warm water for 30 minutes twice daily for 7

days5. Apply antibiotic ointement and bandage daily to nail bed6. Continue antibiotics (if prescribied) until finished7. Call physician if increased redness, pain, or drainage from wound occurs