Awkward area to dress: adjacent Labia majora

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I have a 29 year old patient status post incision and drainage of an abscess (MRSA cellulitis) at her right groin with one margin at her labiocrural fold. I am packing the wound and then covering with a DSD. I am looking for suggestions/advise on how to secure without putting too much tape (if indeed any) on her right labia majora. This is an early intervention, still presenting with moderate sanguineous drainage.

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Thanks.

Sterlink

Specializes in home health, neuro, palliative care.

Can she wear some sort of girdle that extends down the thigh a way? Something snug enough to hold a dressing in place without tape.

Mel

I was going to suggesst the disposable mesh panties that most hospitals provide. They should be snug enough to hold the dressing in place.

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