EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 16 MIN
When Can I Get My Foot Wet? Wounds, Pools & Hot Tubs Explained
from Diabetic Foot Files · host Diabetic Foot Files
This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains when and how it’s safe to expose dressings, incisions, ulcers or amputation sites to water — covering showers, baths, pools, beaches and hot tubs. Learn why uncontrolled moisture causes maceration, slower healing and infections (Pseudomonas, MRSA, Vibrio), and get practical prevention tips: use professional waterproof protectors or sponge baths, keep dressings dry, wait until sutures are out and there’s no drainage for 48–72 hours, and always get explicit clearance from your provider before swimming or bathing.
What this episode covers
This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains when and how it’s safe to expose dressings, incisions, ulcers or amputation sites to water — covering showers, baths, pools, beaches and hot tubs.Learn why uncontrolled moisture causes maceration, slower healing and infections (Pseudomonas, MRSA, Vibrio), and get practical prevention tips: use professional waterproof protectors or sponge baths, keep dressings dry, wait until sutures are out and there’s no drainage for 48–72 hours, and always get explicit clearance from your provider before swimming or bathing.
NOW PLAYING
When Can I Get My Foot Wet? Wounds, Pools & Hot Tubs Explained
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.