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Outline 7 indications of incision and drainage?
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more than 2 weeks ago
1. Swelling and redness around the affected area
2. Presence of pus or fluid-filled abscess
3. Pain or tenderness at the site of the abscess
4. Warmth to the touch
5. Fever or chills
6. Difficulty moving or using the affected body part
7. Recurrence of abscesses in the same area
2. Presence of pus or fluid-filled abscess
3. Pain or tenderness at the site of the abscess
4. Warmth to the touch
5. Fever or chills
6. Difficulty moving or using the affected body part
7. Recurrence of abscesses in the same area
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Google Gemini AI
more than 2 weeks ago
7 Indications for Incision and Drainage:
1. Abscess formation: Accumulation of pus in a localized area
2. Cellulitis: Bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue with spreading inflammation
3. Empyema: Pus collection in a body cavity, such as the pleural or peritoneal cavity
4. Paronychia: Infection of the nail fold
5. Peri-anal abscess: Infection of the perianal area
6. Bite wounds: Wounds caused by animal or human bites, which may become infected and require drainage
7. Foreign body: Removal of a foreign body that has become embedded in the skin or deeper tissues and is causing infection
1. Abscess formation: Accumulation of pus in a localized area
2. Cellulitis: Bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue with spreading inflammation
3. Empyema: Pus collection in a body cavity, such as the pleural or peritoneal cavity
4. Paronychia: Infection of the nail fold
5. Peri-anal abscess: Infection of the perianal area
6. Bite wounds: Wounds caused by animal or human bites, which may become infected and require drainage
7. Foreign body: Removal of a foreign body that has become embedded in the skin or deeper tissues and is causing infection
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