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Had A Lap Appy. Is Diaphoretic, High Pulse. Incisions Appear Weepy. Little Purulent Drainage. Suggestions?
Hi, my husband had a lap appy yesterday. He is home now and still has an auxiliary temp of 99.8. He is diaphoretic and has a bounding pulse. Is this normal after abdominal surgery? The incisions are covered with op sites but do appear to be weepy with one that has what looks like a small amount of purulent drainage. He had 24 hours or IV cipro and flagyl and was sent home on flagyl and levaquin along with oxycodone for pain. He is alternating between feeling hot and cold. At what point do I take him to the ER?
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Sun, 21 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Fever and Pus collection at the site of surgery indicates that there is infection.
This infection may cause delayed wound healing and create post surgical complications.
He may need
1. Pus culture and sensitivity.
2. Good wound care.
Consult your surgeon at once.
Fever and Pus collection at the site of surgery indicates that there is infection.
This infection may cause delayed wound healing and create post surgical complications.
He may need
1. Pus culture and sensitivity.
2. Good wound care.
Consult your surgeon at once.
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