Practicals · Paediatrics · Procedures - Therapeutic
Incision and drainage (abscess)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC: O (1st yr); PS (2nd yr); PI (3rd yr)
Videos and resources
- VideoIncision and Drainage of Cutaneous Abscesses3:17
- VideoA Big Neck Abscess1:24
- +66 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Incision and Drainage” ( NMC curriculum, page 47)
“abscess drainage and basic principles” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 31)