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Suggest Treatment For Oozing Pus From The Wound In A Hemiplegic Patient

Hi, Greetings,
I Wish to know about treating LT leg wound on hemiplegic patient (64/F), Had been cleaning and dressing wound since past 10 days with savlon, hydrogen peraoxide and wokadine, still pus seems to ooze out from the open would, pl advice, shall I cover the would after dressing or any other procedures as deem fit and proper
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Hi

Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

I would suggest you to get pus sample collected on swab and test for gram staining and culture sensitivity testing. Take the oral antibiotics based on the results.

Dr Sheetal Verma
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Suggest Treatment For Oozing Pus From The Wound In A Hemiplegic Patient

Hi Thanks for your query at HCM. I understand your concern and situation. I would suggest you to get pus sample collected on swab and test for gram staining and culture sensitivity testing. Take the oral antibiotics based on the results. Dr Sheetal Verma