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.
Stitched or Stapled Wound. 1  What You Should Know: Stitches and staples need to be removed within 4-14 days. 2  Treatment - Normal Stitched or Stapled Wound: You can get the wound wet after 24 hours. 3  When Should Stitches or Staples Be Removed Your doctor will have told you when to get your stitches removed.