The Prepper's Medical Handbook by M. D. Forgey

Author:M. D. Forgey
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 2020-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a very dangerous and rapidly progressive skin infection that results in red, painful swelling of the skin without pus or blister formation. The lesion spreads by the hour, with streaks of red progressing toward the heart ahead of the swelling. This represents the travel of infection along the lymphatic system and is frequently called blood poisoning in the vernacular. While lymphatic spread is not strictly blood poisoning, cellulitis does frequently lead to generalized blood poisoning (septicemia) and can cause the development of chills, fever, and other symptoms of generalized profound infection, such as lethargy and even shock. Very dangerous and virulent germs are responsible. Strong antibiotics are necessary, and the application of local heat is very helpful.

Old-time remedies included the use of various “drawing salves,” but nothing works better than local hot compresses. Local heat increases the circulation of blood into the infected area, bringing white cells that will kill the bacteria directly and produce antibodies to aid in killing the germs. The infection fighters, and the walling-off process of the fibroblasts, will hopefully contain and destroy the infection. When this walling off process succeeds, an abscess is formed (see preceding section). If the Rx Injectable Medication Module is available, give Rocephin, 500 mg IM twice daily. Or, if only the Rx Oral/Topical Medication Module is available, give doxycycline, 100 mg twice daily, or Levaquin, 500 mg once daily.

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