Practicals · Orthopaedics · Wound and soft tissue care
Incision and drainage of abscess
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Year 1 (NMC)
Videos and resources
- VideoIncision and Drainage of Cutaneous Abscesses3:17
- VideoPerirectal abscess drainage.#perianalabscess #analfistula4:06
- +66 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Perform incision and drainage of abscess.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)