Infected wounds in diabetic patients

 Infected wounds in diabetic patients

Treating infected wounds is an important step. And an infection that should be done urgently is diagnosed based on at least two signs or symptoms of inflammation: pain/pain, swelling, redness, heat, or pus. and symptoms of local inflammation or systemic. This can be done by examining the wound, probe-to-bone test. In addition, general symptoms such as fever, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate should be assessed. Yes. You may be sent additional laboratory tests such as a complete blood count, which includes checking your leg pulse. The severity of the radiographic infection at the suspected osteomyelitis site was assessed. According to US medical guidelines

* Low: Skin infection or subcutaneous fat layer with wound less than 2 cm. Oral comprehensive antibiotics for 1-2 weeks.

* Moderate infections deeper than the skin, such as fasciitis, deep tissue abscess, arthritis, osteomyelitis, and lymphatics. (lymphangitis) or the lesion is more than 2 cm in extent but a pulse can be felt in the leg. Treatment consists of debridement, removal of dead tissue and/or pus as needed Additionally, cultures containing anaerobes should be considered as well as reducing pressure on the draining wound. Then gradually switch to oral medications, and if the scar does not improve after treatment, talk to your team of medical professionals.

* Severe grade is characterized by one or more of the following: very extensive inflammation, bloodstream infection (fever, hypotension, elevated white blood cells, acidosis or azotemia), necrosis, verve, Plantar arch loss, or ischemic foot infection. Treatment includes hospitalization, debridement, biopsy, drainage, and/or surgery as indicated. In addition, deep tissue cultures should be performed. . Symptomatic treatment such as intravenous fluids, acidosis, etc. by intravenous medication before administering antibiotics to cover infections, including taking cultures from the blood, should be referred to a team of medical professionals.