Espinosa JA, Sawyer R. Surgical site infections. Current Surgical Therapy. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Surgical complications. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. Surgical site infection prevention. Updated by: Debra G. Editorial team. Surgical wound infection — treatment. Surgical wounds can become infected by: Germs that are already on your skin that spread to the surgical wound Germs that are inside your body or from the organ on which the surgery was performed Germs that are in the environment around you such as infected surgical instruments or on the hands of the health care provider.
They will: Open the wound by removing the staples or sutures Do tests of the pus or tissue in the wound to figure out if there is an infection and what kind of antibiotic medicine would work best Debride the wound by removing dead or infected tissue in the wound Rinse the wound with salt water saline solution Drain the pocket of pus abscess , if present Pack the wound with saline-soaked dressings and a bandage WOUND CARE Your surgical wound may need to be cleaned and the dressing changed on a regular basis.
If you do this yourself, you will: Remove the old bandage and packing. You can shower to wet the wound, which allows the bandage to come off more easily. Post-Op Incision Symptoms and Questions. Connect With Us Facebook. Medical Articles Illnesses and Symptoms Medical Articles Medicine Dosages Medical Articles Medical Conditions Increased pain can result from renewed physical activity or from scaling back on pain medication , but these are easily identified causes.
If the wound continues to hurt for no apparent reason or the pain level increases significantly over time, an infection is the most likely culprit. By reporting pain levels accurately to your physician throughout the recovery process, potential infections can be identified and treated before they can get any worse.
All of the energy used to fight off the infection generates heat, which increases the temperature of the surrounding skin. Like swelling and redness, some level of heat is normal immediately following surgery. If the area around the incision site becomes or remains hot to the touch more than a few days after surgery, the wound could very well be infected even if no other symptoms are immediately evident.
Keeping your doctor informed about the status of the wound can help to avert any future complications resulting from infection. As a non-invasive wound closure method, BandGrip Micro-Anchor Wound Closures can help to reduce infections and facilitate faster healing.
Equipped with patented micro-anchor technology that grips the skin to close wounds quickly and securely, BandGrip makes better wound alignment possible without introducing any foreign materials into the body. You should avoid contact sports, such as football or hockey, to give your wound the best possible chance to heal. For more information, read How soon can I go swimming after surgery?
Playing with things like these could cause the wound area to get dirty or sore, or cause an infection. You could also visit an NHS walk-in centre or minor injuries unit. You will be told if you need to return to a GP or a nurse to have your stitches removed.
These are the usual time periods:.
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