A member asked:

I am using a wound vac after a hysterectomy because it opened up with a hole 1 by 1 and now i am smelling a dead animal smell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Evan Kardon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Wound vac: You need close follow up with the physician who is caring for your wound. I’m concerned about you having an infection causing foul smelling pus. You’ll need emergent care if septic, i.e., having fever chills vomiting dizziness etc.

Answered 11/17/2020

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