Incision and drainage of an abscess: Difference between revisions
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== Post-Procedure Instructions == |
== Post-Procedure Instructions == |
Latest revision as of 15:44, 25 July 2023
Indications
- Fluid-filled abscess large enough to warrant I&D
Contraindications
- Extremely large abscesses which require extensive incision, debridement, or irrigation (best done in OR)
- Deep abscesses in very sensitive areas (supralevator, ischiorectal, perirectal) which require a general anesthetic to obtain proper exposure
- Palmar space abscesses, or abscesses in the deep plantar spaces
- Abscesses in the nasolabial folds (may drain to sphenoid sinus, causing a septic phlebitis)
Materials
- Chlorhexadine or iodine for cleaning
- 25G needle on 5cc syringe for local anaesthetic
- 18-21G needle on 5-10cc syringe for aspiration
- 2% lidocaine (or 1% if necessary)
- Culture swab, if necessary
- Small scalpel (No. 11)
- Curved forceps
- Packing material and diluted iodine, if packing is required
Technique
- Position patient for comfort during procedure
- Landmarking using linear ultrasound probe to:
- Confirm presence of fluid in an apparent abscess
- Identify largest pocket for drainage
- Clean area and drape appropriately to contain expelled pus
- Inject 2% lidocaine to raise a bleb
- Use larger-bore needle to aspirate abscess contents; these may be sent for C&S if useful
- Inject 2% lidocaine in field block around entire abscess
- Create small incision using tip of blade
- Expel as much pus as possible
- Use curved forceps to break up any pockets within the abscess
- Pack with packing material soaked in saline or iodine diluted 1:1 with saline, when:
- 5 cm in diameter
- Pilonidal abscess
- Abscess in an immunocompromised or diabetic patient
Post-Procedure Instructions
- Cover with bandage, leave wound unclosed, and keep clean
- Remove packing material in 3 days, if used
- Antibiotics not routinely indicated
- If MRSA positive, extra coverage required