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Powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotics must be given immediately through a vein (IV). Surgery is required to open and drain infected areas and remove dead tissue.
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Rapid, aggressive medical treatment, specifically, antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement, is imperative. Antibiotics may include penicillin, an aminoglyco-side or third-generation cephalosporin, and clindamycin or metronidazole.
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Detailed information on amputation, including causes and types of rehabilitation programs for amputations
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can all be amputated.
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can all be amputated.
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Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can all be amputated.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a special chamber, sometimes called a pressure chamber, to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.Some, but not very many, hospitals have a hyperbaric chamber. Smaller units may be available in outpatient center....
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