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How to take care of open wound caused by abscess after incision under breast?
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Sterile pressure: dressing. 1 layer of Telfa( non adherent gauze covered by 2 layer of regular gauze- cut to size and held in place by paper tape. Consult surgeon re: any antibiotic ointment on the bottom layer closest to the wound.
Answered 12/30/2018
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