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A48.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM A48.0 became effective on October 1, 2023. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A48.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 A48.0 may differ.
18 paź 2019 · Gas gangrene is a highly lethal infection of soft tissue, caused by Clostridium species, with Clostridium perfringens being the most common. This is synonymous with myonecrosis and is characterized by rapidly progressive gangrene of the injured tissue along with the production of foul-smelling gas.
Gas gangrene (also known as clostridial myonecrosis[1]) is a bacterial infection that produces tissue gas in gangrene. This deadly form of gangrene usually is caused by Clostridium perfringens bacteria. About 1,000 cases of gas gangrene are reported yearly in the United States. [2]
18 lis 2023 · Pain: One of the hallmark symptoms of gangrene is pain, often severe, throbbing, or burning. This pain typically emanates from the affected extremity and can be debilitating. Significantly, the pain may worsen with physical activity or movement, known as intermittent claudication.
14 lut 2023 · Gas gangrene causes discoloration, large blisters and swelling on your skin where you have a wound. It can also cause other symptoms, including: Pain near your injury. This might be severe, even if your wound doesn’t look serious. Fever. Fast heart rate (tachycardia). Sweating. Anxiety. Yellow skin (jaundice). Light-headedness.
8 maj 2022 · Foot & Ankle Filters Recent cases ... Gas Gangrene Colin Woon MD. Gas Gangrene. Experts. 13 Bullets. 0 % 0. 0. 82. Cards. 0 % 0 % 25. Evidence. 100 % 0 % 0. 0. 3. Prepare. 0 % 0 ... sudden progressive pain out of proportion to injury. from thrombotic occlusion of large vessels.
7 sie 2023 · Gangrene is a clinical condition of ischemic and necrotic tissue, often circumferential around a digit or extremity. It is identified by discolored or black tissue and associated sloughing of natural tissue planes. The three main types of gangrene are wet gangrene, dry gangrene, and gas gangrene.
