Hyperbaric oxygen in therapy of gas gangrene. Report of a case following induced abortion.
The treatment of gas gangrene has been revolutionized by oxygen drenching of tissues infected with Clostridia. This was used in a massive infection of the abdominal wall following a traumatic abortion attempt. The clostridial infection was controlled, but the patient almost succumbed to a secondary infection of gram-negative organisms. This responded to drainage, antibiotics and general supportive measures. In the course of treatment, the value of a team approach to complicated special problems was documented.
D000031:Abortion, Septic / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D011247:Pregnancy