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What Causes Puss Formation And Fever After Open Heart Surgery?

My father had a open heart surgery a few weeks ago and there is a medium sized puss formation at the center of the line where he was cut open. He has developed some fever overnight and has lighy body pains. As per our consulting doctor he seems to have seroma. What should be done now as we are far away from our official doctor and live in a town. We stay in Tirupati.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM
Infection at surgical site is more common with open heart surgeries.proper wound care and hygeine should be maintained.Get investigations like complete blood picture,QBC for malarial parasite,chest xray,2D ECHO.Drugs like Inj.pipizo and mupirocin ointment can be helpful.Daily dressing should be done.Strict monitoring of blood pressure and EKG should be done.If not improved immediately report to your doctor as it may lead to pulmonary edema and heart failure.Consult your cardio thoracic surgeon for expert management.
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What Causes Puss Formation And Fever After Open Heart Surgery?

Hi welcome to HCM Infection at surgical site is more common with open heart surgeries.proper wound care and hygeine should be maintained.Get investigations like complete blood picture,QBC for malarial parasite,chest xray,2D ECHO.Drugs like Inj.pipizo and mupirocin ointment can be helpful.Daily dressing should be done.Strict monitoring of blood pressure and EKG should be done.If not improved immediately report to your doctor as it may lead to pulmonary edema and heart failure.Consult your cardio thoracic surgeon for expert management. Thankyou.