In rehabilitation management, the rational use of antibacterial drugs is a vital link. However, there have been many misperceptions about this, which have led to inappropriate drug use. Today, let us learn more about the rational use of antibacterial drugs in rehabilitation management.
I. Relationship between rehabilitation management and antibacterial drugs
Rehabilitation management covers the entire period from treatment to physical recovery. During this process, the patient ‘ s physical condition is more specific, which may result in reduced immunity due to previous diseases and make him more vulnerable to bacteria. Antibacterial drugs are important weapons for combating these bacterial infections and for helping patients to recover. But it would be counterproductive to use “weapons” reasonably.
ii. Common drug misuse
1. Overdependence on antibacterial drugs
Many people feel that they take antibacterial drugs on their own, as long as they are not well or fear re-emergence during rehabilitation, and that this prevents infection. In practice, however, in most cases, the human own immune system is resistant to common bacterial intrusion, and the overuse of antibacterial drugs not only fails to act as a preventive measure, but may also disrupt the normal balance of the fungus in the body and increase the risk posed by drug-resistant bacteria.
2. Empirical medicine
Some patients, in the course of their rehabilitation, choose antibacterial drugs of their own, based on their past experience with medication. However, the conditions may vary from case to case, the type of bacteria infected, the severity of the condition etc. It is not always right this time for a drug that was previously effective, and it is likely that this blind treatment will delay the situation and will not facilitate accurate treatment.
3. Discontinuation or change of medication
When anti-bacterial drugs are used, some patients either see a slight absconding symptoms, stop them immediately or change them at will if they feel that the effects are not evident. Antibacterial drugs take some time to function, and they are generally used according to course of treatment in order to completely eliminate bacteria. Illnessing can lead to the complete elimination of bacteria and thus to a recurrence of the disease; any change in drugs may give bacteria an opportunity to adapt to different drugs and increase their resistance.
III. How to rationalize the use of antibacterial drugs
1. Clear drug indications
In rehabilitation management, not all disorders require the use of antibacterial drugs. Use is considered only when it is clear that bacterial infections are occurring, such as persistent heat, red swollen sepsis of the wound, and a large amount of blubber with cough. The doctor makes an accurate determination of the existence of bacterial infections and the type of bacteria infected, through detailed consultations, medical examinations and necessary laboratory examinations (e.g., blood protocol, bacterium culture, etc.), thus providing a basis for rational use.
2. Selection of appropriate antibacterial drugs
Different antibacterial drugs have different antibacterial spectrometry, i.e. different lethal effects on different bacteria. Doctors choose the most appropriate antibacterial drugs based on the type of bacteria infected, the patient ‘ s individual circumstances (e.g. age, liver and kidney function, etc.). For example, for children, antibacterial quinone-type drugs are generally avoided as far as possible, as they may affect the development of the bones; for patients with kidney deficiencies, antibacterial drugs with a lower kidney burden are chosen.
3. Strict adherence to dosages and treatment procedures
Antibacterial drugs must be taken strictly at a doctor ‘ s prescribed dose, which cannot be increased on its own for quick effects or reduced to prevent treatment effects. At the same time, even if the symptoms have disappeared, they may need to be taken for a further period to ensure that the bacteria are completely eliminated. In general, the treatment of mild and moderate infections may be in the range of 3 to 7 days, and severe infections may take longer.
4. Attention to drug interactions
In rehabilitation management, patients may also be taking other drugs such as nutritional supplements, depressants, etc. Antibacterial drugs may interact with other drugs, affecting each other ‘ s efficacy or increasing the probability of adverse reactions. Therefore, before using anti-bacterial drugs, the doctor is informed of all drugs being taken so that the doctor can consider and adjust the programme in a comprehensive manner.
IV. Focusing on drug resistance
The irrational use of antibacterial drugs, which can lead to bacterial resistance, has become a major global public health challenge. The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria has rendered otherwise effective antibacterial drugs ineffective and patients may face drug-free situations. In the management of rehabilitation, it is the responsibility of each of us to rationalize the use of antibacterial drugs, to reduce the production of resistant bacteria through the correct use of drugs and to protect the health of ourselves and others.
In general, in rehabilitation management, the reasonable use of antibacterial drugs is related to the patient ‘ s successful recovery and future health. We must abandon the use of the misdeeds and use, in strict accordance with the doctor’s guidance, the anti-bacterial drugs in a rational and regular manner, so that the “weapons” can play their proper role on the path to rehabilitation, rather than become a healthy “trainstone”.
