Gangrene

This disease occurs when blood supply to the tissue is delayed by the wound, so the tissue becomes anaerobic, and the tissue begins to die (Pietrangelo, 2012). If the wound is contaminated with endospores of Clostridium, the wound will be infected with the disease known as gas gangrene. Gas gangrene is typically caused by improper cleaning of the wound, crushed tissue and deep lacerations. Common symptoms are swelling, redness, pain, blisters with foul-smelling drainage, dark red or black skin around injury and yellowing of the skin or jaundice (Pietrangelo, 2012). The amount of incidences reported of gas gangrene is about 3000 cases occur annually (Ho,…

can be due to atherosclerosis, a thromboembolism, or vasculitis. With the presence of one or more of these factors, the lumen of the involved peripheral vessel narrows and consequently, results in a lower pressure at the distal segments. Depending on the severity of the disease, this can cause distal tissues to not be adequately perfused with blood, which can predispose these tissues to complications such as skin ulcers, gangrene, and tissue loss.2 Typically, PVD is diagnosed using the…

called Necrotizing Fasciitis, or better known as the “flesh-eating bacteria”. The three most important syndromes of Necrotizing Fasciitis are Type I Polymicrobial, Type II group A Streptococcal, and Type III Gas Gangrene, with Type II being the most common cause of the infection. Necrotizing Fasciitis contracted by saltwater is usually connected to Type I. The average age for people who contract this disease is between 38-44, and the male to female ratio for this infection is 2-3:1. Necrotizing…

The gangrene starts the story off with the first lines, setting the tone which the gangrene will parallel Harry´s life. ¨The marvellous thing is that itś painless,¨ he said. ¨Thatś how you know when it starts¨ (). When reading further into the story and seeing the life of Harry, the line clearly becomes symbolic for his degrading life. Harryś life became painless once he marries into wealth. The wealth allows Harry to no longer struggle, the source for why he writes, and without these struggles…

An estimated 2.5 to three million patients are treated each year for pressure ulcers in the United States. Approximately 60,000 deaths occur each year as a result of pressure ulcers. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, these wounds cost $9.1 billion to $11.6 billion each year in the United States with a cost of individual patient care of $20,900 to $151,700 for each pressure ulcer. It is important to note that Medicare does not reimburse for hospital-acquired pressure…

ntroduction Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a condition that causes tissue death (necrosis) in the lining of the small intestine. The small intestine is the part of the digestive system that receives food from the stomach. NEC usually causes: Areas of swelling and bleeding at the end of the small intestine Gas to build up inside the intestine As the cells of the inner lining of the small intestine begin to die, pieces of the lining fall away. Without treatment, this condition can lead to…

Introduction In the medical world, many medical-surgical clients will find themselves secluded to their bed with little to no mobility. The prolonged bed rest will cause pressure to be constantly applied on certain areas of the body which will lead to the skin breaking down. Skin is the first line of defense, when that is compromised the human body is susceptible to infections and other diseases. The way skin breakdown is handled reflects how well the care is in the hospital. Ensuring the client…

Intervention Treatment Plan Development with Goals and Measurable Objective The goal was to treat the residents Peripheral Vascular Disease in her toes immediately so there would not be any amputations. After the resident’s treatment and rehab, the goal was to send the resident home with her daughter. The objective was to find a service and solutions for the resident and family to find a treatment center. Social Services researched and called local treatment center that treat Peripheral…

This paper will focus on creating a foot check program in the hemodialysis unit at the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center. The prevalence of foot wounds among the veterans has increased over the last six months due to poor foot care practices. Without a program in place to educate, assess and intervene, foot complications will continue. According to Crozier, (2014) patients on hemodialysis have a high prevalence of foot related issues resulting in an increased number of…

Formulating an Answerable Question about Pressure Ulcers Pressure ulcers, otherwise known as decubiti are a nuisance to both patients and their healthcare providers. It affects the transition of care, the patient’s length of stay and it has an adverse impact on the cost of care. Caring for pressure ulcers is a costly care, which can put financial burden on a healthcare facility. These ulcers are preventable. They can be avoided with vigilance and proper care of patients. Patients need to be…