Acute Paronychia Management

  • Absorbent pad
  • Gloves
  • Goggles
  • Chlorhexidine (or other approved skin cleanser)
  • 18-gauge needle
  • Normal saline
  • 30 mL syringe with splash guard or 16-18g IV cathlon for irrigation
  • Gauze pads
  • 1/4 inch ribbon packing material
  • Gauze for wrapping
  • Tape

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