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Home » The Waiting Room. I am going to be frank with you. When it comes to packing an abscess , I absolutely hate it. There is something so barbaric to the idea of shoving a foreign object into someone and telling them to come back in 48 to 72 hours to have it pulled out again.
Patients seem to think the same thing, as their eyes often widen when they are told they are being sent home with something left inside of them. To us in the medical field, this is a relatively normal idea.
But to those with no medical background, this idea seems horrible. In addition, no matter how hard I try, there appears to be no such thing as painless abscess packing in the emergency department ED.
Patients generally tend to hate it. These include stitches sutures , strips of surgical tape, skin glue, and staples. Your healthcare provider will decide on the best closure based on the size and location of your wound. Each type of closure needs specific care.
Follow up with your healthcare provider, or as directed. If your packing was replaced, you may need another visit within 1 to 3 days to remove or replace it.
If you have sutures or staples, return for their removal as directed. To our team, you're more than just a number. We see you. And we're committed to you. Our experienced providers are here and ready to get you the care you need.
Careers Donate. Patient Portal. Price Estimator. Financial Assistance Patient Financial Counseling. Call Us Packing Removal or Replacement, Wound Care. May 08, Wound Care After Packing Removal or Replacement Packing is a special type of dressing placed inside some wounds to help them heal. Home care Your healthcare provider may prescribe medicines for pain. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after tending to your wound.
If a bandage was put on, remove and change it once a day or as directed. If the bandage gets wet or dirty, replace it as soon as possible with a new bandage. Use a clean cloth to gently pat the wound dry. Check all that apply. Wrong topic—not what I was looking for. It was hard to understand.
It didn't answer any of my questions. I still don't know what to do next. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions. Patient Education. Home care These tips can help your wound heal: The wound may drain for the first 2 days.
If you were prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed until they are all gone.
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