Medical Treatment

People with toxic shock syndrome are admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit for treatment.

• The doctor tries to eliminate the source of infection with the following steps:
  
  
  • Remove the tampon or nasal packing
  
  
  
  • Search for any other possible source of infection
  
  
  
  • Start IV antibiotics


• The doctor helps support the functions of the body until the organs recover with the following steps:
  
  
  • Provide IV fluids and medications to raise the blood pressure
  
  
  
  • Correct electrolytes
  
  
  
  • Monitor kidney and liver functions
  
  
  
  • Provide oxygen if needed for breathing difficulty (Some people with severe lung failure need to have a tube inserted into their windpipe and be placed on a ventilator.)