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Which type of gangrene is characterized by thriving bacteria and poor prognosis due to sepsis?
Which type of gangrene is characterized by thriving bacteria and poor prognosis due to sepsis?
Which type of gangrene is an end result of chronic ischemia without infection and is not salvageable once developed?
Which type of gangrene is an end result of chronic ischemia without infection and is not salvageable once developed?
Which type of gangrene is characterized by a bacterial infection that produces gas within tissues?
Which type of gangrene is characterized by a bacterial infection that produces gas within tissues?
Which condition infects deep into the body along tissue planes and spreads rapidly with a high mortality rate?
Which condition infects deep into the body along tissue planes and spreads rapidly with a high mortality rate?
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Which type of gangrene usually affects the genitals and groin?
Which type of gangrene usually affects the genitals and groin?
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What may result in gangrene of the small intestine due to severe ischemic colitis?
What may result in gangrene of the small intestine due to severe ischemic colitis?
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What is the characteristic of dry gangrene?
What is the characteristic of dry gangrene?
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What are the common symptoms of gangrene?
What are the common symptoms of gangrene?
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Which types of conditions are considered risk factors for gangrene?
Which types of conditions are considered risk factors for gangrene?
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What parts of the body are most commonly affected by gangrene?
What parts of the body are most commonly affected by gangrene?
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How is the diagnosis of gangrene typically confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of gangrene typically confirmed?
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What is the characteristic of wet gangrene?
What is the characteristic of wet gangrene?
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What type of conditions may result in gangrene of the small intestine?
What type of conditions may result in gangrene of the small intestine?
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Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for gas gangrene?
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for gas gangrene?
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What is the most common reason for amputations due to gangrene?
What is the most common reason for amputations due to gangrene?
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What type of medication can be included in pain management for gas gangrene?
What type of medication can be included in pain management for gas gangrene?
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In what cases is surgical removal of dead tissue unnecessary for gangrene treatment?
In what cases is surgical removal of dead tissue unnecessary for gangrene treatment?
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What should be considered if severe blockage in lower leg vessels leads to gangrene?
What should be considered if severe blockage in lower leg vessels leads to gangrene?
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What is used to treat gas gangrene?
What is used to treat gas gangrene?
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What can be performed to treat underlying peripheral artery disease in cases of gangrene due to critical limb ischemia?
What can be performed to treat underlying peripheral artery disease in cases of gangrene due to critical limb ischemia?
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What is the mainstay of treatment for gangrene?
What is the mainstay of treatment for gangrene?
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What may be tried as exercises for treating gas gangrene?
What may be tried as exercises for treating gas gangrene?
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What type of therapy is used to treat gas gangrene?
What type of therapy is used to treat gas gangrene?
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What is used to treat gas gangrene?
What is used to treat gas gangrene?
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Study Notes
- Renaldo Womatalze specializes in diagnosing gangrene based on symptoms and supports it with tests like imaging.
- Types of gangrene:
- Dry gangrene: end result of chronic ischemia without infection, not salvageable once developed, not as emergent as gas or wet gangrene, can develop into wet gangrene if infection occurs.
- Wet gangrene: characterized by thriving bacteria, poor prognosis due to sepsis, usually develops rapidly due to venous or arterial blood flow blockage, affected part saturated with stagnant blood, rapid growth of bacteria, toxic products absorbed and cause sepsis, high mortality, emergency amputation often required.
- Gas gangrene: bacterial infection that produces gas within tissues, caused by Clostridium or non-clostridial species, infection spreads rapidly as gases expand and infiltrate healthy tissue.
- Necrotizing fasciitis (hemolytic streptococcal gangrene): infects deep into the body along tissue planes, spreads rapidly, high mortality rate.
- Noma: a gangrene of the face.
- Fournier gangrene: type of necrotizing fasciitis that usually affects the genitals and groin.
- Severe mesenteric ischemia: may result in gangrene of the small intestine due to severe ischemic colitis that may result in the large intestine gangrene.
- Dry gangrene: not accompanied by infection, not as emergent, can develop into wet gangrene, over time may become wet gangrene if infection occurs.
- Wet gangrene: characterized by thriving bacteria, poor prognosis due to sepsis, affected part saturated with stagnant blood, rapid growth of bacteria, toxic products absorbed and cause sepsis, high mortality, emergency amputation often required.
- Gas gangrene: bacterial infection that produces gas within tissues, infection spreads rapidly as gases expand and infiltrate healthy tissue.
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Learn about the symptoms of gangrene, a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply, including changes in skin color, numbness, swelling, pain, skin breakdown, and coolness. This quiz provides insight into the signs of gangrene and its impact on the body.
