Following the operation, we all look forward to a smooth recovery of health, but at times odious post-operative infections may come to us. But don’t worry, today we’ll talk about post-operative infections and how to treat it and get people to know it.
Post-operative infections. How did this happen?
After all, it’s the “slash-and-gun” thing in our body, even if doctors have done it with disinfection and sterile operation, but there’s still the possibility of an accident. For example, in the course of surgery, bacteria may slip into our bodies, and the bacteria may come from a lot of sources, from “little bad guys” on the surface of our own skin, or from the air in the operating room, or even from medical devices.
And then, after the operation, we’re weak, immune, like a discount, and it’s easier for the bacteria, viruses, and so forth to get infected. Furthermore, if post-operative wounds are not properly cared for, for example, by not keeping them clean and dry, and by having dirty things touch them, it is easy to create opportunities for infection.
What are the signs of post-operative infections?
It’s quite diverse. The most common problem is that the wound may get red and swollen, as if it were a ripe red apple, warm and painful, sometimes with some leaching fluid that looks sticky and, if it’s serious, even sprouts.
In addition to the wounds, there may be other uncomfortable places. If the infection causes heat, the body temperature can rise, and people feel cold and weak, like a creamed eggplant. There may also be headaches, dizziness, lack of appetite for food, tummy swelling, or even diarrhea. If the infection affects the lungs, coughing, coughing and breathing are not smooth.
What about post-operative infections?
1. Anti-infection drugs to help
When signs of post-operative infection are found, doctors usually choose the appropriate anti-infection drugs based on the type of infection, i.e., bacterial infection, fungi infection or something.
In the case of bacterial infections, such as those caused by common golden fungus and coli, antibiotics are used. But don’t underestimate the fact that antibiotics are the first thing doctors have to decide which antibiotics are the most effective for these bacteria, just as they are for the stars. Sometimes there’s a drug-sensitive test, which is to put bacteria from our bodies in different antibiotic settings, see what they fear most, and deal with them with that. And you can use antibiotics to follow the procedure, and you can’t stop with the symptoms as soon as they are reduced, otherwise the bacteria will be “re-emerging” and it will be harder to deal with.
If it’s fungi, it’s antifluorinated. It’s like flucorinated, it’s called a doctor.
2. Injury care is important
In the case of an infection, the care of the wound will have to be extra careful. A doctor or a nurse would clean up the wounds and clean up all the dirty things and the septs, which might hurt a little, but it’s just to make the wounds quick.
Then, the wound will be replaced with clean gauze to keep it clean and dry. Sometimes some of the drugs used to disinfect and promote cooperation are put on the wounds. When we’re home ourselves, be careful not to let the wound touch the water, try not to squeeze or rub the wound, and change the medicine regularly, as the doctor ordered.
3. Increased physical immunity
The body’s immunity is our secret weapon against infection. After the operation, we’ll have to find a way to make our immunity strong as soon as possible. It’s time to eat more protein-rich foods like eggs, milk, fish, which are important “materials” for body repair and the creation of immune cells.
There is also a need to ensure adequate rest, not to be too tired, and to give the body the energy to “combat” those infections. Appropriate exercise can also be done, but it’s kind of softer, like a walk or something, and when the body recovers, then the amount of exercise increases, it can’t be too intense at the outset.
4. Treatment of illness is indispensable
If there is a fever and the body temperature is so high, the temperature will be reduced. If the body temperature is below 38.5°C, you can first try physical cooling, rubbing the forehead, armpits, groin ditches with wet towels, or a deheating sticker. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 °C, you’ll have to take some accelerants, like acetaminophenol and broven.
And if you cough, you cough, you cough, you can use the medicine, you can help us with these uncomfortable symptoms.
Prevention of post-operative infections is also critical.
The best way to do that is to try not to get infected after surgery. Before the operation, you have to work with the doctor to clean up, like a bath or something. After the operation, care for the wounds must be done in strict accordance with the doctor ‘ s instructions, with regard to personal hygiene, and with the required medication and nutrition, which would significantly reduce the risk of post-operative infections.
In any case, post-operative infections are a problem, but if we find out in time that we are working with doctors to provide care and prevention, we can successfully overcome them and get the body back to health as soon as possible. Let’s hope we all get through this in peace and security.
