Which of the following is not true for diagnosis of gas gangrene?: (A) Pain out of propoion to necrotic tissue, (B) Hyperbaric oxygen is best treatment, (C) Extensive surgical debridement, (D) Gas visible on radiograph
Answer is B. Gas Gangrene: MC organism involved: Clostridium Perferinges/Welchii -->myonecrosis and rapid spread of infections. The gas in the tissue cause crepitus. Surgical Debridement is done. Hyperbaric O2 is SOMETIMES used in the treatment of the wound.