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Abscess prevention and management. How can infections be prevented?. Encourage injecting in sites far from the abscess area (at least 12 inches away from the abscess site) till the abscess is healed - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ABSCESS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
How can infections be prevented?
Encourage injecting in sites far from the abscess area (at least 12 inches away from the abscess site) till the abscess is healed
There may be need to cover the abscess area with a clean dressing to prevent it from being brushed against
If the abscess is discharging pus or other fluids it will require a daily dressing
Clean the area with water or saline and apply a clean gauze dressing
Antibiotics may be required for curing abscesses
Encourage early reporting of complications, such as increase in abscess size, black tissue around the area (necrosis) or increase in pain
Sometimes, the patient may have to be referred to a bigger hospital for management of complicated cases
Steps in Care of Abscesses
Few Main Precautions to Take
Stages of Abscess Formation
Stage 1: May start off as a lump at the injection site
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Stage 2: Localized redness appears
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Stage 3: Soft swelling appears
Stage 4: The area becomes tender
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Stage 5: A fever may or may not develop
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Stage 6: The abscess may go on to increase in size and discharge pus
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Stage 7: An abscess may go on to progress to an open wound called an ulcer
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