Gangrene physical examination
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Physical Examination
Vitals
Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure is seen.
Extremities
Dry Gangrene
The affected part is dry, shrunken and dark black, resembling mummified flesh.
Wet Gangrene
The affected part is edematous, soft, putrid, rotten and dark.
Gas Gangrene
Gas gangrene can cause necrosis and gas production.
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Patient with peripheral vascular disease that has lead to infarct of several toes.
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Same patient. Normal left foot for comparison.