INCISION ANDdRAINAGE

Incision & drainage is a medical procedure that may be performed in a doctor’s office or in the operating room. The most common reason for incision & drainage is to treat an abscess, which is a collection of pus in tissues of the body. Incision refers to the cut made to reach the abscess. Drainage refers to the release of pus from the body. An abscess right under the skin can be mostly drained using this procedure.

What is Incision and Drainage?

Incision & drainage is a medical procedure that may be performed in a doctor’s office or in the operating room. The most common reason for incision & drainage is to treat an abscess, which is a collection of pus in tissues of the body. Incision refers to the cut made to reach the abscess. Drainage refers to the release of pus from the body. An abscess right under the skin can be mostly drained using this procedure.

Incision and Drainage Program

Each care plan is personalized and tailored to specifically to you and your lifestyle. The Incision and Drainage Program are based on the following 5 principles:

  • Your provider will perform an initial comprehensive evaluation as well as subsequent ongoing evaluation and diagnosis
  • Will review detailed medical history, associated symptoms, and social behaviors
  • Comprehensive bloodwork evaluation
  • At home sleep study
  • Initial after sleep Study 2 weeks.
  • Maintenance Quarterly
  • Your provider will review results
  • Dedicated Care Manager
  • Reevaluation of interventions post diagnosis
  • Respiratory Therapist