Gangrene Flashcards
1
Q
Classication of gangrene?
A
- Wet: tissue death + infection
- Dry: tissue death only
- Pregangrene: tissue on the brink of gangrene
2
Q
Gas Gangrene microorganism?
A
Clostridium perfringes myositis
3
Q
Treatment of gas gangrene?
A
- Debridement (may need amputation)
- Benzylpenicillin + metronidazole
- Hyperbaric O2
4
Q
Synergistic Gangrene microorganism?
A
- Involves aerobes + anaerobes
- Both progress rapidly to necrotising fasciitis + myositis
5
Q
Management of synergistic gangrene?
A
- Take cultures
- Debridement (including amputation)
- Benzylpenicillin ± clindamycin
