Treatment of Gangrene
Treatment of gangrene is possible, however, an early detection is mandatory. Antibiotics and surgery are the primary treatments and have been proven very effective. Hospitalization is necessary for treatment. There are different treatment plans in place for each form of gangrene. Find out how to treat the different types of gangrene below.
Wet Gangrene
Surgical debridement (removal of dead tissue) of the wound is performed, and intravenous antibiotics are administered to control the infection.
Dry Gangrene
Because the cause of dry gangrene is a lack of blood flow, restoring the blood supply is vital. Assessment by a vascular surgeon can help determine whether surgical intervention to restore blood supply would be beneficial.
Gas Gangrene
This condition needs to be treated aggressively because of the threat of the infection rapidly spreading via the bloodstream and damaging vital organs. The wound requires immediate debridement. Antibiotics are administered to the affected person.