Procedure for dressing change after perianal abscess surgery

The standard process of dressing change after perianal abscess surgery includes key steps such as cleaning, disinfection, and dressing change. Each step is crucial. Avoiding infection is the primary goal of postoperative recovery and must be strictly followed according to the doctor's instructions. If the wound becomes red, swollen, exudates, or is in severe pain, seek medical attention immediately.

Postoperative dressing changes usually need to start with cleaning the wound. When changing the dressing every day, sterile saline should be used to clean the wound to remove secretions and remnants of old dressings. After cleaning, the skin around the wound needs to be disinfected with iodine or medical alcohol cotton, and then an appropriate amount of medicine (such as antibiotic ointment) should be placed on the wound according to the doctor's advice to inhibit bacterial growth. Next, choose a suitable sterile dressing to cover the wound and fix it with breathable tape. The hands or medical tools should be kept sterile throughout the process to avoid secondary contamination. Some patients may need to use drainage strips to assist drainage after surgery. At this time, it is necessary to ensure that the drainage strips are changed daily and inform the doctor of the drainage situation. The number of dressing changes can be appropriately increased in the first few days after surgery (1-2 times a day), and then reduced to once a day after the wound gradually dries.

During the dressing period, patients should also pay attention to a light diet and rich high-fiber foods, such as oats, green leafy vegetables, yam, etc., to maintain smooth bowel movements and avoid tearing of the wound due to forceful defecation. At the same time, you need to drink plenty of water to promote metabolism and toxin excretion, and stay away from spicy, greasy and alcoholic foods. Within 3 weeks after surgery, you should avoid sitting or lying for a long time or strenuous exercise to reduce the pressure on the wound. Combined with daily care, such as taking a warm water bath every day, the risk of infection can be effectively reduced. Postoperative review cannot be ignored. Go to the hospital regularly to check the wound healing situation. In the face of abnormal conditions, adjust the treatment plan in time to ensure smooth recovery. With scientific postoperative care, it can not only shorten the recovery time, but also reduce the risk of recurrence, allowing patients to gradually return to normal life.