I'm just trying to figure out how the antibiotic doesn't still get out there and get released when you toss the used bandage in the trash, or wash the gel down the sink. Seems to me it's still going to get out there and get exposed to bacteria.
Good point, but at least the patient's own cells aren't the ideal petri dish for resistant bacteria. Prudent disposal of antibacterial-soaked materials or leftover pills is another problem to solve.
Towards the end I was wondering if I would get to keep my leg. Surgeon admitted as much during one pre-surgical appointment. He, too, was worried - and scared.
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Wish this had been around a couple years ago. Might have saved me 6 or 7 surgeries to clean out infection after my knee replacement. 0>;~\
Towards the end you must have been wondering if they'd ever get it licked. Really scary.
I'm just trying to figure out how the antibiotic doesn't still get out there and get released when you toss the used bandage in the trash, or wash the gel down the sink. Seems to me it's still going to get out there and get exposed to bacteria.
Good point, but at least the patient's own cells aren't the ideal petri dish for resistant bacteria. Prudent disposal of antibacterial-soaked materials or leftover pills is another problem to solve.
Towards the end I was wondering if I would get to keep my leg. Surgeon admitted as much during one pre-surgical appointment. He, too, was worried - and scared.
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