Incision and drainage
Incision and Drainage
Incision and Drainage (pronounced as in-sizh-uhn and dreyn-ij), often abbreviated as I&D, is a common medical procedure used to treat and manage abscesses and other types of infections involving pus buildup.
Etymology
The term "Incision and Drainage" is derived from the Latin words "incisio" meaning "a cutting into" and "drainage" from the Old English "drænan" meaning "to draw off fluids".
Procedure
The procedure involves making an incision (cut) into a skin abscess or other areas where pus has accumulated, and then draining out the pus and debris. The goal of the procedure is to alleviate pain, prevent the spread of infection, and promote healing.
Related Terms
- Abscess: A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues.
- Infection: Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, which may be clinically unapparent or result in local cellular injury due to competitive metabolism, toxins, intracellular replication, or antigen-antibody response.
- Pus: A thick, opaque, usually yellowish-white, fluid matter that is formed as part of the body's response to infection.
- Antibiotics: Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.
- Analgesics: Medications used to relieve pain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incision and drainage
- Wikipedia's article - Incision and drainage
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