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INCISION & DRAINAGE
PREPARING FOR INCISION & DRAINAGE (I&D)
Incision and drainage is a minor surgical procedure to release pus or pressure built up under the skin, such as from an abscess, boil,or infected para-nasal sinus. I&D is preformed under general (depending on deep and location of site) and or local anesthetic.
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STEPS TO BOOKING:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present insurance Card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
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Fast 12 hours prior to surgery
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No fasting required for local anesthetic procedures
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes
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Surgery takes about 20 minutes/Local Anesthetic takes about 30 minutes
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Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.
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RESULTS TIMELINE:​
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Post operative guidelines given
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Follow-up care
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I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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It is he fastest way of decreasing the bacterial load.
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Injury to blood vessel
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Excessive Bleeding
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Infection
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Complications with Anesthesia
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Increase Risk for alcohol use and persons who are obese
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Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician
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