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Abscess Incision and Drainage

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