Wound Care - National Limb Loss Information Center
Internet URL
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/easyread/fact_sheets/woundcare-ez.html 
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Sponsoring Agency
National Limb Loss Information Center
Description
After a surgery, attention focuses on care of the wound and maintenance of the residual limb. Any wound from amputation or other surgery is at risk of becoming infected because the skin opening can allow germs or dirt to enter the bloodstream. This fact sheet provides guidelines for taking care of the residual limb.