Abscess Incision and Drainage
Patient presents with a painful, fluctuant and red lump Site: They are systemically well with no rigors or chills On examination: The area is red and inflamed and tender to palpation There appears to be a collection that requires Incision and Draiage The patient appear systemically well Impression: Abscess Management: 1. The patient verbally consented to an abcess incision and drainage under local anaesthetic 2. Material risks advised: - Infection - Pain - Incomplete drainage - Bleeding 3. The area was infiltrated with 1% Lignocain 10ml 4. Verticle incision over the abscess - Pus was drained 5. A simple dressing was applied Return if the following: - The area of redness and Swelling increases - If they begin to feel systemically unwell with symptoms such as rigors, fevers, chills - back concerned in any way about their condition alternatively if they are unable to the present to the practice call an Ambulance or present to the emergency department Key