Nursing tips for neonatal perianal abscess

Neonatal perianal abscess is a skin and soft tissue infection that should be treated with scientific care and active treatment to prevent the infection from worsening or the formation of anal fistula. This requires parents to keep the affected area clean and pay attention to changes in the condition during home care, and seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor's advice.

Perianal abscesses are usually caused by bacterial infections. Newborns have weak skin resistance, and improper perianal hygiene or skin damage may lead to local infection, gradually forming abscesses, and even causing anal fistulas. Parents need to pay special attention to the cleanliness of the baby's perianal area in daily care. If redness, swelling, lumps, or pain when pressed are found in the perianal area, be alert to infection and seek medical attention as soon as possible. The doctor may use hot compresses to reduce inflammation and perform abscess incision and drainage to remove pus if necessary. If the infection spreads or the symptoms are severe, it may be necessary to apply antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment locally, or oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin clavulanate potassium to control the infection. Postoperative care is also crucial. Follow the doctor's instructions to clean the drainage site and apply the correct dressing change technique.

During care, it is particularly important to ensure that the baby's perianal area is dry and clean. Wash the perianal area with warm water before and after changing diapers. You can add an appropriate amount of physiological saline to improve the disinfection effect. Gently wipe dry with cotton cloth to avoid friction and damage to the affected skin. Breastfeeding can enhance the baby's immunity and help reduce the risk of infection. At the same time, mothers should pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy foods that cause discomfort to the baby's perianal area. If the condition of the affected area worsens, such as continued redness, swelling and suppuration, seek medical attention immediately to reduce the occurrence of further complications. The child's small body carries the parents' full wishes. Scientific care and professional treatment can jointly protect the health of newborns and help them recover a comfortable state as soon as possible.