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NREMT Advanced EMT

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Your patient is really sick. There is evidence of subcutaneous emphysema and a foul odor. What is this patient suffering from?

Tetanus
Gangrene
HIV
None of the above

Explanation

Answer - B - A patient with subcutaneous emphysema and a foul odor is suffering from gangrene. Gangrene is a deep-space infection caused by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium perfringens. The subcutaneous emphysema and odor are the result of the gas generated by the infection. A combination of antibiotics, surgery, and hyperbaric medicine is effective if used early.

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