What to do when an open surgical wound becomes inflamed

Inflammation of open surgical wounds needs to be treated with medication and drainage of pus depending on the severity of the inflammation. If the degree of inflammation of the surgical wound is relatively mild, only a slight redness and swelling phenomenon, you can use iodophor to disinfect the local, and then apply antibiotic ointment, such as fusidic acid cream, erythromycin ointment, etc., and at the same time, to keep the wound site clean, avoid touching water. The wound should be kept clean and not touched with water. Then, antibiotics should be used systemically, such as amoxicillin and cefadroxil. If the inflammation of the surgical wound site is more serious, has formed the phenomenon of accumulation of pus, often need to take the incision and drainage of pus, and regular medication change treatment. If the wound is a reaction to the stitches, some of the stitches can be removed. Inflammation of open surgical wounds, it is important to consult a doctor in time, cooperate with the doctor to take treatment to avoid aggravation of the infection.