Gangrene: Diagnosis & Tests (GAS Gangrene)

News Center

Health Centers

Medical Encyclopedia

Drugs & Medications

Diseases & Conditions

Medical Symptoms

Med. Tests & Exams

Surgery & Procedures

Injuries & Wounds

Diet & Nutrition

Special Topics

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Gangrene: Diagnosis & Tests

Gangrene

Alternate Names : GAS Gangrene

Gangrene | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

The healthcare provider will start to diagnose gangrene based on a person's medical history and physical exam. Other special tests and scans may be ordered including:

x-rays to examine the tissues for gas bubbles

blood tests and blood cultures

tissues cultures or cultures of any drainage from the wound

Previous section		Next section
Gangrene: Symptoms & Signs		Gangrene: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/24/01

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>