Image-Guided Drainage Procedures
Care Before the Procedure
- Imaging confirmation of fluid collection
- Blood tests
- Antibiotic planning if needed
- Consent discussion
Care During the Procedure
- Local anesthesia
- Catheter placement under imaging
- Fluid drainage
- Sample collection for testing
Care After the Procedure
- Monitoring drainage output
- Antibiotic therapy if prescribed
- Catheter care instructions
- Follow-up imaging
Eligibility
- Patients with abscesses
- Post-surgical fluid collections
- Infected cysts
- Symptomatic fluid buildup
- Imaging confirmation of fluid collection
- Blood tests
- Antibiotic planning if needed
- Consent discussion
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