Incision and Drainage of Abscess
Care Before the Procedure
- Keep the affected area clean and avoid topical medications.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, or prior infections.
- Follow fasting or anesthesia instructions if needed.
Care During the Procedure
- Local or general anesthesia is administered depending on abscess size.
- Incision is made over the abscess; pus is carefully drained.
- Wound irrigated and packed if necessary.
- Monitor for bleeding or signs of systemic infection.
Care After the Procedure
- Change dressings regularly to maintain hygiene.
- Take prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Observe for signs of recurrence or delayed healing.
- Attend follow-up to ensure complete resolution of the abscess.
Eligibility
- Patients with painful, swollen, or infected abscesses requiring drainage.
- Individuals at risk of systemic infection or sepsis from untreated abscesses.
- People whose abscesses do not resolve with antibiotics alone.
- Keep the affected area clean and avoid topical medications.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, or prior infections.
- Follow fasting or anesthesia instructions if needed.
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