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Treatment of hand infections

E C Weckesser

    American Family Physician
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed

    Insights

    Preventing microbial tissue infections involves hand hygiene and prompt treatment. Early infections may be treated with cleansing and antibiotics, but established infections require surgical incision and drainage, not needle aspiration.

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Surgical Procedures

    Background:

    • Microorganisms frequently enter tissues via wounds.
    • Wound contamination is a primary risk factor for infection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline strategies for preventing and managing microbial tissue infections.
    • To emphasize the importance of timely surgical intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common infection pathways.
    • Discussion of treatment modalities including hygiene, antibiotics, and surgical drainage.

    Main Results:

    • Hand hygiene and avoidance of contamination are key preventive measures.
    • Early infections can be managed with cleansing and antibiotics.
    • Established infections necessitate prompt incision and drainage.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical incision and drainage are crucial for established infections.
    • Needle aspiration is insufficient for treating established tissue infections.

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