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  1. A number of medications are used to treat sepsis. The patient needs to be hospitalized. Mechanical ventilation may be required.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: These are administered intravenously; within the first 6 hours or earlier to the infection. Initially, the treatment starts with broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat a variety of bacteria.

    Ceftriaxone . Cefotaxime

    Vasopressors: If blood pressure remains too low after receiving intravenous fluids, they may be treated with vasopressors that constrict blood vessels and help increase the blood pressure.

    Norepinephrine

    Steroids: To reduce inflammation.

    Betamethasone

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    Critical care physician : Specializes in diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosing sepsis can be difficult because its signs and symptoms can be caused by other disorders. Physicians often use a pattern of tests to try to pinpoint the underlying infection.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: Blood samples are tested for infections, clotting, oxygen availability, electrolyte imbalances and liver or kidney function

    Urine Test: Done to check for urinary tract infection.

    Wound culture test: To find out the suitable antibiotics that work best.

    Sputum culture test: To determine the type of germ causing the infection.

    X-ray: To check for infection in the lungs.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To identify soft tissue infections.

    CT scan: CT scan of abdomen to check for infection in appendix, pancreas, or bowel area.

    Ultrasound: To check for infection in the gallbladder or ovaries.

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  1. Treatment for blood poisoning (sepsis) includes1234:
    • Administration of intravenous antibiotics to fight the infection.
    • Managing blood flow to organs.
    • Stopping the source of the infection.
    • Oxygen therapy.
    • Fluids given through a vein to prevent dehydration.
    • Use of vitamins and glucose to help prevent serious complications.
    • In severe cases, additional treatments such as surgery or dialysis may be necessary.
    • Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for a successful recovery.
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    Treatment for blood poisoning generally involves the administration of intravenous antibiotics to fight the infection. In severe cases, additional treatments, such as surgery or dialysis, may be necessary. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for a successful recovery.
    infectioncycle.com/articles/blood-poisoning-causes …
    Treatment includes: Antibiotics Managing blood flow to organs Stopping the source of the infection Many people need oxygen and IV (intravenous) fluids to help get blood flow and oxygen to the organs. You may need to use a breathing machine (ventilator). You may also need kidney dialysis.
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    Oxygen therapy. Fluids given through a vein to prevent dehydration. Use of vitamins and glucose to help prevent serious complications. People who accidentally consume methanol or isopropyl alcohol may need hemodialysis. This is a mechanical way of filtering waste and toxins from the blood. It can speed the removal of alcohol from the blood.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-p…
    The treatment of blood poisoning often involves admission to a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) for those who are very sick. This is so that your doctor can give you antibiotics and other medicines intravenously and closely monitor your organ systems. Fast treatment is important. Blood poisoning can become a more serious case of sepsis.
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