Abscess incision and drainage:
- Consent: obtained after discussion on the benefits and risks
- Preparation:
- Anesthesia: with cc
- Procedure: abscess incised, pus drained, , exploration to break down loculations,
- Dressing: gauze inserted, dry dressing
- Complications: , procedure
- Instructions: wound care, , pain relief, return if slow improvement or deterioration
- Gauze change: days
- Antibiotics:
- Follow-up: wound check in days