What Is Gas Gangrene?
7. Can Gas Gangrene Be Prevented?
In almost all cases, gas gangrene can be prevented. On the patient’s end, proper hygiene can go a long way toward preventing infection. Properly cleaning and covering an open wound with a bandage is the first line of defense. If signs of infection arise, the injured individual should seek medical care right away.
Hospitals and doctors should also practice good hygiene. Following surgery, the doctor or nurses should thoroughly clean the wound. The surgical team should also ensure that no foreign objects remain within the body before closing the incision. Before, during and after surgery, a medical team should administer antibiotics intravenously.
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