How not to make sepsis

According to WHO estimatesSepsisAnnually from sepsis faced up to 30 million people worldwide. Kills one in five.

What is sepsis

Same as in the home called blood poisoning. Only sepsis - the medical termBlood poisoning: When to see a doctorUnderstood by any physician.

In general sepsisWhat is Sepsis? - this is when the blood gets an infection, and immunity for some reason can not cope with it. Or, conversely, too active infection attacks, highlighting the huge number of chemicals in the blood.

In any case, the result placheven. Or the infection itself, or chemicals with the blood spread throughout the body and cause a lot of inflammation. In addition, sepsis increases blood clotting, which is why organs and tissues do not get enough oxygen and nutrients.

All together can lead to septic shock - failure of vital organs (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver) - and death.

Where does the blood poisoning

The cause of sepsis can be any infection: viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, even. The main thing is that it has got into the blood and the immune system has failed.

In this case, the blood can lead to infection of SARS banal or influenza, pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infections, pressure ulcers, injection and surgery.

But most of the infection gets into the bloodstream quite casually: through an open wound, even badly torn hangnail near the nail.

Each wound is infected initially, because we do not live in a sterile environment around us is full of germs. This does not mean that necessarily will develop sepsis. Most often, the immune system is up and successfully suppresses the infection in the bud.

However, it is different. Ranque even the tiniest may fester and from it the loading dose rush microbial organism attack. And it is this you can prevent. Therefore, we will continue to talk about the sepsis caused by skin lesions.

What are the symptoms of sepsis

It should be wary if the resulting wound does not behave as usual. It does not heal, but on the contrary, is showing signs of inflammation:

• it hurt to touch;
• it is hot;
• around it there was swelling.

Any of these symptoms suggests that it is necessary to see a doctor - the therapist or surgeon. Just fire.

This recommendation shall be binding (and as soon as possible!), If you find yourself around the wound divergent red stripes. They say that the infection began to spread through the lymphatic pathways.

In addition to the obvious symptoms develop sepsis include:

• fever (temperature rise above 37,7 ° C);
• chills;
• lower (less 36,2 ° C) temperature of the body;
• rapid pulse and respiration;
• infrequent urination;
• nausea and vomiting;
• diarrhea.

If a strange wound to add at least 2-3 such signs immediately go to the doctor!

How to avoid blood poisoning

Unfortunately, it is impossible to guarantee 100% that you do not happen to sepsis. However, there are a number of activities, which can significantly reduce the risks.

1. strengthens the immune system

That he is our defense against infections. Recommendations bored to gnashing of teeth, but effective: I eat healthy, move more, get enough sleep, keep the weight within the normal range and less nervous.

2. decontaminate wounds

Even the smallest kind of insect bite or scratch. The damaged spot with clean water, disinfect, protect against further ingress of bacteria.

If you are not sure that will cope well with debridement, contact the emergency room.

3. Watch Ranko and well-being as a whole

At the slightest suspicion does not rely on random, and consult a doctor. Perhaps (hooray!), Your doubts prove unfounded. Otherwise, the required receiving antibiotics, and can be, and treated in a hospital.