1. Gangrene By: Dejan, Sataria, TyQuez, and Josh

2. Causes  Caused by infection or reduced blood supply to tissues.  Dry gangrene – Lack of blood supply causes tissues to die.  Wet gangrene – Tissue is infected with bacteria from an injury. The tissue becomes moist and breaks down. A rare wet type, called gas gangrene, develops from specific bacteria deep inside the body. Gas gangrene can be a result of surgery or trauma.  (www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839)www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839

3. Symptoms  Color changes from white, red, and black.  Shiny appearance to skin.  Foul-smelling, frothy, clear, or watery discharge.  Shedding off of skin.  Severe pain/loss of feeling in affected area.  Fever and chills.  Confusion.  Nausea and vomiting.  Diarrhea  (www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839)www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839

4. Risk Factors  More common in older adults.  Surgery.  Smoking.  Obesity.  Excessive alcohol use.  Drug use.  www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839 www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839

5. Treatment  Antibiotics.  Debridement (surgery cut away dead/dying tissue.(to avoid spreading)).  Supportive care.  Blood thinners.  Amputation.  Hyperbaric (oxygen treatment)  www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839 www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=11839

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9. Work Cited  "Gangrene: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library  of Medicine, n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2015.  "Gangrene." Gangrene. Mayo Clinic, n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2015.  "Gangrene." Gangrene. Medical Center, n.d. Web. 4 Feb. 2015.  “Gangrene: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.” WebMD, n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2015.