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Elbow abscess| Incision and drainage| Elbow callus| Diabetic abscess

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Operative steps of abscess drainage
1. Skin incision is made with the help of 22 blade
2. Incision is deepened into abscess cavity
3. Pus along with necrotic tissue is removed with the help of allis forceps
4. Dissection is carried out all around the abscess cavity
5. Pus is sent for culture and sensitivity
6. Wound washed with hydrogen peroxide and betadine
9. Betadine soaked gauze packing is done
10. Sterile dressing applied
11. Patient is followed up with pus culture and sensitivity.
12. Underlying cause should be treated for proper wound healing

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9 comments

    1. Africassky

      An update would be most welcome! The detail is what we want. Not the preparation of the stuff you are doing around the patient. However please say these are or have happened. You just don’t need to show that part.

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