Practicals · Otorhinolaryngology · Therapeutic Skills
Abscess incision and drainage
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- 2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (quinsy, DNB)
Videos and resources
- VideoIncision and Drainage of Cutaneous Abscesses3:17
- VideoIncision and drainage / hiltons method of abscess drainage19:16
- +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
“Abscess drainage” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 23)
“Incision/drainage of quinsy/other abscesses” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 24)
“Incision Drainage Quinsy/other” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 27)