For instance, a retrospective analysis of over 5,300 patients undergoing craniotomy found that SSIs occurred in 1.1% of cases, with emergency procedures and dirty wound classifications being ...

A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede healing, so it's best to let it fall off on ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...