In the case of Performing incision and drainage of localized infection; Does the patient need any preparation or education before the procedure? If necessary, how do you clean the skin for this procedure? If necessary, how do you set up the sterile field for this procedure? What are the post-operative instructions for patients who had this procedure performed?

In the case of Performing incision and drainage of localized infection; Does the patient need any preparation or education before the procedure? If necessary, how do you clean the skin for this procedure? If necessary, how do you set up the sterile field for this procedure? What are the post-operative instructions for patients who had this procedure performed?

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