Gangrene Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of gangrene?
A
- Wet
- Dry
2
Q
What causes wet gangrene?
A
Bacterial infection
3
Q
What causes dry gangrene?
A
Ischaemic damage/hypoperfusion
4
Q
How does wet gangrene present?
A
- Swollen
- Fluid draining
- Foul smelling
5
Q
How does dry gangrene present?
A
- Shrunken
- Dry
- Black
