First, the new Spanish government told the United States that it was willing to offer a change in the Reconcentration policies (the main set of policies that was feeding yellow journalism in the United States) if the Cuban rebels agreed to a cessation of hostilities.
Some were assigned to keep their stitched wounds dry and covered for at least 48 hours (the control group), and others were told to keep the dressing on to absorb immediate bleeding, then remove it and bathe as normal in the first 12 hours. None of the patients were on antibiotics.
1 The doctor should tell you how long this should be. 2  It is usually 1-3 days depending on the type of stitches and the size of the wound. 3  Once you can get them wet, gently wash the wound over the stitches or staples with soap and water when you shower.4  Do not submerge the wound underwater, like in a bath or when swimming. The doctor should tell you how long this should be. 2  It is usually 1-3 days depending on the type of stitches and the size of the wound. 3  Once you can get them wet, gently wash the wound over the stitches or staples with soap and water when you shower.