Until recently, blood poisoning was a completely fatal disease. Before the invention of antibiotics, it was possible to save the life of a person who started sepsis only by amputation of the affected limb (if he was “lucky” with such a location). Now the patient has much greater chances of survival with the appearance of sepsis, but they are further increased with the earliest possible diagnosis.
What causes sepsis
Purulent microorganisms that enter the bloodstream cause the formation of toxins, which cause severe poisoning of the body, known as blood poisoning. A symptom (one of the first) in this case is an increase in temperature, but it is also characteristic of a host of other diseases, which is why the correct diagnosis is often made with a delay. It has long been clear how to treat blood poisoning with antibiotics, but they are not very useful to the body, so it is better to try to avoid sepsis.
Better to warn than to heal
Teaching parents of children to cleanliness, diligent treatment of even the smallest abrasions are aimed, inter alia, at the prevention of such a danger as blood poisoning. A symptom in the form of a frequent pulse in parallel with a high temperature should alert anyone who has recently been disturbed and has not been carefully processed skin cover. Mandatory disinfection of even a slight scratch! And if the wound is deep enough, and even particles of dirt, dust, small stones, animal hair get into it, it is recommended that you see a doctor. You can "catch" sepsis even with careless sterilization of medical instruments in case of surgery, but here you already have to believe in the conscientiousness of doctors. But the health of your own organs (both respiratory, genitourinary, and digestive) depends only on you and will give an additional guarantee against infection.
Signs of sepsis
Even after receiving a very small wound, it is better to carefully monitor it for a while to make sure that the blood poisoning has not started. Symptom - swelling around the damaged area, which is accompanied by fever and a strong heartbeat, should make you immediately run to the hospital. If all this is accompanied by hardening of the site of injury, a change in skin color, rashes (possibly even throughout the body), your suspicions may begin to develop into confidence. Most likely, negligence has led to trouble, and you have blood poisoning. Symptom (another) confirming this is swollen lymph nodes. However, the most frightening sign is if the crimson "snakes" begin to creep out of the wound. This suggests that sepsis is no longer limited to trauma, it began to spread steadily throughout the body, and your life is directly dependent on the experience and speed of actions of physicians.
Sepsis treatment
Now that you have read how to find out blood poisoning, you can talk about its treatment. First of all, we must remember that such a disaster can not be treated at home, using artisanal or folk methods: only in a hospital, only by doctors. And only after the necessary tests, which will clarify exactly which bacteria caused sepsis. According to the results of studies, antibiotics are prescribed in large quantities, which are most effective against a specific pathogen. Often, a dropper is required. At the same time, the wound is thoroughly cleaned and necrotic tissue is 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 weaken the harmful effects of antibiotics.
But it’s better not to bring such a disaster to such a size. It is possible to carry antiseptic wet wipes in the bag to handle minor scratches and abrasions. In case of more serious injuries, you should immediately contact the clinic.