Sepsis is a blood infection characterized by the spread of a bacterial, fungal or viral flora in the human body. This disease is the result of bacterial contamination from the focus of inflammation. If the patient is diagnosed with sepsis, the treatment should be started immediately, as the disease is acute and in the absence of therapy the risk of a lethal outcome is very high.
Basic principles of treatment of sepsis
The treatment of sepsis is always carried out in intensive care or in an infectious hospital. Patients are prescribed a diet and it is recommended to observe complete peace. The condition of the inflammation focus is constantly monitored. This allows timely warning of acute reactions. In case of deterioration, the patient is given artificial intravenous nutrition.
To treat sepsis apply antibiotics, which:
- activate the immune system;
- counteract the harmful microflora;
- correct the disturbed processes of vital activity.
You can use two or more drugs in large doses. In severe cases, corticosteroids are also prescribed. If necessary, patients are given an infusion:
- blood plasma;
- glucose;
- gamma globulin.
With the development of dysbiosis or other undesirable effects in the treatment of staphylococcal sepsis, antibiotics are given probiotics and antibacterial drugs.
Surgical treatment of sepsis
If no improvement in the patient's condition is observed or secondary purulent foci are formed, the patient is assigned surgical treatment. During the operation, an abscess is opened, veins are bandaged with thrombophlebitis , pus is removed and the wounds are washed. In cases where it is impossible to carry out such measures, limb amputation and excision of other affected areas are performed.