General Surgery
Mosul university- College of dentistry-oral & maxillofacial surgery departmentDr. Ziad H. Delemi B.D.S, F.I.B.M.S. (M.F.)
Surgical infections ΙΙ
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Wound infectionClassification of sources of infection
Primary or endogenous source such as that following perforated peptic ulcer Secondary or exogenous source : acquired from hospitalMosul university- College of dentistry-oral & maxillofacial surgery department
Spread of infectionSpread of infection:1- Locally: Cellulitis, Abscess 2- Regionally: lymphangitis3- Systemically:–blood stream –bacterimia , septicemia -body cavities – peritonitis , meningitis -lymphatic system
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CellulitisCellulitis: is the non-suppurative infection of the subcutaneous ( s.c. ) tissue spreading along the s.c. fascial planes & cross the intercellular spaces. caused by ẞ-hemolytic strep. which has entered the tissue through an accidental wound, scratch or following surgical incision. C\P: wide spread swelling, redness, pain without definite localization itching & stiffness of the site. central necrosis & suppuration may occur later on.TTT: bed rest, elevation of the part, treat the underlining condition eg: DM, proper AB, if not respond abscess developed & need drainage.
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AbscessAbscess : a collection of pus caused by pyogenic organisms, predominantly staphylococcus aureus cause tissue necrosis and suppuration. Pus is composed of dead and dying white blood cells that release damaging cytokines, oxygen free radicals and other molecules. Abscess is surrounded by an acute inflammatory response and a pyogenic membrane composed of a fibrinous exudate and oedema and the cells of acute inflammation.
C\P: symptoms: depend on site , size, tension of abscess, & virulence lead to generalized illness, throbbing pain & swelling. sings: (general) ↑ temp. , rigor may occur. (local) 5 signs of inflammation heat, redness, swelling, tenderness, loss of function.TTT: drainage of the pus & culture \sensitivity AB
Abscess
Mosul university- College of dentistry-oral & maxillofacial surgery departmentBacterimia
Bacterimia: presence of bacteria in the blood as proved by blood culture without indication of toxemia or clinical features. causes: follow dental procedure, o.m., pyelonephritis, major traumatic wound. Complications: multiple metastatic abscess in the distal organs which need treatment.
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SepticemiaSepticemia: bacterial proliferation in the blood & their toxins are present in the blood. Routes by which the bacteria reach the blood: Direct through the blood vessels. Release of infected thrombi following thrombosis of blood vessel in the area of inflammation. Discharge of infected lymph node in to the blood following lymphangitis
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Pyemia
Pyemia: circulation of infected emboli composed of mass of M.O. or infected clot lead to multiple focal abscess in many parts of the body. C\P: rigor & intermittent fever with abscess formation such as in the brain, bone, liver.
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Diagnosis of infection1- C\P 2-laboratory investigation: CBC –leucocytosis, blood culture , biopsy in case of granulomatus lesion eg: TB.3- imaging: - conventional X-ray ( fluid level) - radioisotopes study ( Technetium, gallium scan) - U\S: for liver, spleen, kidney, biliary abscess. - C.T scan for brain abscess.
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Prevention of infections1- Antibiotic prophylaxis: when instrumentation or surgery is performed upon a site with normal flora or when infection already exist eg: cystoscopy. AB prophylaxis may be given IV as bolus dose after induction of anesthesia or IM. AB must be given one hour before the surgery eg.: patient with heart valve disease or prosthetic graft of cardiovascular system or with a history of RF & the patient undergo dental surgery or for urethral catheterization give Amoxicillin 3gm orally or Erythromycin 1.5 gm or Clindamycin 600 mg.
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2- control of hospital infection: A- preventing of infection at operation ( op. theater cross infection) a- theater design & architecture: the theater best separated from the ward sterilization center also away from the theater Walls smooth easy to wash & use UV light good ventilation to prevent air borne infection chemical antiseptic are used often to clean the op. roomPrevention of infections
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b- the surgeon & attendances : no body with overt infection should be allowed into the theater using sterile gowns, masks, boots, caps. 3-4 min. washing hands by liquid contain chlorhexidine or iodine spectators should wear caps, mask, gown , little movement as possible, & number as small as possible. patient preop. Shower, & shaving op. area, wear bed clothes. all surgical equipments disinfectedPrevention of infections
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B- preventing & control of inf. In the surgical ward: 1-isolation policy. 2- good dressing technique 3- disposable articles 4- urine drainage Foleys catheter should be avoided 5- general cleaning & disinfect the ward: Cotton blanket changed after 2 weeks or when p. discharged sheets changed every 2 days or when p. discharged bed covers changed weekly or when p. discharged walls, floor, furniture, cleaned by chemical antisepticPrevention of infections
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Sterilization & disinfectionSterilization: a process of killing all the M.O. & spores including the bacteria , viruses, fungi, parasites . Disinfection: a process of killing only the vegetative forms of M.O. but leaves the spores intact. It is achieved either by bactericidal or bacteriostatic agents. Antisepsis: a process of prevention of contamination with M.O. to the normal tissue.