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What does an infected incision site look like?
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Red, warm, pus: The area would be red, warm, indurated, and possibly pussy drainage.
Answered 9/4/2013
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Infected site: The incision site would be red, swollen and hot to touch. The cut skin sides are not joined together by staples or sutures there may be drainage of purulent fluid with smell or bubbly crepitus underneath the skin. It can be superficial, deep in fascia or in the organ inside. Thanks.
Answered 12/10/2013
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