title: Local management of surgical sepsis.
abstract: The most important aspect of the prevention of infection in traumatic wounds is early and thorough débridement. In elective surgery there is no substitute for meticulous technique. The successful treatment of established infection depends on early diagnosis and accurate localization of the sepsis, followed by incision and adequate drainage or, in the case of an infected viscus, excision.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication; D013242:Sterilization; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents