Infection of the blood: symptom, prevention, treatment

Infection of the blood more recently was absolutely one hundred percent fatal disease. Before the invention of antibiotics, a person who developed sepsis could save his life only by amputation of the affected limb (if he was "lucky" with such a location). Now the chances for survival in the appearance of sepsis in the patient are much greater, but they increase even more with the earliest possible diagnosis.

What causes sepsis?

Purulent microorganisms trapped in the blood cause the formation of toxins that produce severe poisoning of the body, known as blood poisoning. A symptom (one of the first) is a fever, but it also affects many other diseases, which is why a correct diagnosis is often delayed. It has long been clear how to treat blood poisoning - antibiotics, but they are not too useful for the body, so it is better to avoid sepsis.

It is better to warn than to cure

Accustoming parents to cleanliness, diligent processing of even the smallest abrasions are aimed, among other things, at preventing the danger, such as blood poisoning. The symptom in the form of a frequent pulse in parallel with a high temperature should alert anyone who has recently been disturbed and not treated with the most careful care of the skin. Even a minor scratch is necessary! And if the wound is deep enough, dirt particles, dust, small stones, animal hair have got into it - it is strongly recommended that you see a doctor. "Catch" sepsis can be and with careless sterilization of medical instruments in the case of surgery, but here we already have to believe in the conscientiousness of doctors. But the health of their own organs (both respiratory, and genitourinary, and digestive) depends only on you and will give an additional guarantee against infection.

Symptoms of sepsis

Even after getting a very small wound, it's better to watch her closely for a while, to make sure that blood infection has not begun. Symptom - swelling around the damaged area, which is accompanied by a temperature and a strong palpitation, should make you immediately flee to the hospital. If all this is accompanied by hardening of the injury site, a discoloration of the skin, a rash (perhaps even - all over the body), your suspicions can begin to grow into confidence. Most likely, negligence has led to trouble, and you have a blood poisoning. A symptom (one more), confirming it is swollen lymph nodes. However, the most frightening sign, if the wounds begin to disintegrate purple "snakes". This suggests that sepsis is no longer limited to trauma, it has begun to spread steadily throughout the body, and your life is already directly dependent on the experience and speed of medical action.

Treatment of sepsis

Now that you have read how to recognize the infection of blood, you can talk about his treatment. First of all, we must remember that such a disaster is not treated at home, by handicraft or folk methods: only in the hospital, only by doctors. And only after the necessary tests, which will specify which bacteria caused sepsis. According to the results of the studies, antibiotics are administered in large quantities, which are most effective against a particular pathogen. Often requires the setting of a dropper. At the same time, the wound is thoroughly cleaned and necrotic tissues are removed (naturally, if there is free access to the wound). To increase the body's resistance, special nutrition, vitamins, and special serums are prescribed. And then - drugs that will lessen the harmful effects of antibiotics.

But it is better not to bring to such a size a possible disaster. It is possible to carry in the bag antiseptic wet wipes to handle small scratches and abrasions. In case of more serious injuries, immediately contact the clinic.