Toxic Shock
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
TOXIC SHOCK
- Toxic shock is a rare, life-threatening complication of bacterial infection
- Often toxic shock results from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria
- The syndrome can occur in menstruating women, it can also affect men, children and postmenopausal women
- Risk factors for toxic shock syndrome include skin wounds and surgery.
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication of bacterial infection. It has been historically associated with the use of superabsorbent tampons and occasionally with the use of contraceptive sponges.
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5 SYMPTOMS OF TOXIC SHOCK
- A sudden high fever
- hypotension
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles
- Confusion
Possible signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome include:
A sudden high fever
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Vomiting or diarrhea
A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles
Confusion
Muscle aches
Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat
Seizures
Headaches
When to see a doctor
Call your doctor immediately if you experience the signs or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. This is especially important if you're menstruating or have just finished menstruating and have been using tampons or if you have a skin or wound infection. Tell your doctor what your symptoms are and how long you've had them.
A sudden high fever
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Vomiting or diarrhea
A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles
Confusion
Muscle aches
Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat
Seizures
Headaches
When to see a doctor
Call your doctor immediately if you experience the signs or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. This is especially important if you're menstruating or have just finished menstruating and have been using tampons or if you have a skin or wound infection. Tell your doctor what your symptoms are and how long you've had them.
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CURE
If you develop toxic shock syndrome, you'll likely be hospitalized and need antibiotics
If you develop toxic shock syndrome, you'll likely be hospitalized and need antibiotics. Doctors will try to determine the source of the infection.
Along with antibiotics, you'll receive supportive care to treat the signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. If your blood pressure begins to drop (hypotension), you'll need medication to stabilize it and fluids to treat dehydration.
The toxins produced by the staph or strep bacteria and accompanying hypotension may result in kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you may need dialysis.
Along with antibiotics, you'll receive supportive care to treat the signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. If your blood pressure begins to drop (hypotension), you'll need medication to stabilize it and fluids to treat dehydration.
The toxins produced by the staph or strep bacteria and accompanying hypotension may result in kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you may need dialysis.
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PREVENTION
- changing tampons frequently
- Consider using the lowest absorbency tampon
- Avoid using tampons
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CAUSES OF TOXIC SHOCK
- Using superabsorbent tampons
- Wearing a diaphragm or contraceptive sponge
- Having a staph or strep infection
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