Incision and Drainage

  • Goggles
  • Sterile gloves
  • Chlorhexidine (or other approved skin cleanser)
  • Local anesthetic, syringe, needle (see chapter titled “Local Anesthesia” for full procedure)
  • Laceration tray
  • 30mL syringe and 16-guage IV cathlon (for irrigation)
  • Kelly forceps
  • Sterile saline
  • No. 11 scalpel
  • Packing material
  • Absorbent dressing (such as Mepore)
  • Culture swab and medium
  • Microbiology requisition

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