Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses, temperature changes,...

Peripheral Arterial Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Evaluation

Peripheral Arterial Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Evaluation

Clinical manifestationsPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) manifests through a range of symptoms, from the characteristic intermittent claudication to atypical presentations and severe complications in advanced stages. Intermittent claudication, a hallmark symptom of PAD, presents as exercise-induced muscle pain that typically resolves within minutes of rest. This pain is reproducible and stems from inadequate blood flow, leading to the accumulation of lactic acid produced during anaerobic...

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...

Peripheral Artery Disease I: Introduction

Peripheral Artery Disease I: Introduction

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) predominantly results from atherosclerosis, which involves the accumulation of fatty deposits, or plaques, within the walls of arteries. This causes them to narrow and harden, significantly reducing blood flow. PAD predominantly affects the legs, particularly the arteries supplying the thighs and calves. In rare cases, it may involve other arteries, including those in the arms.Etiology of PAD:The principal cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, which results from fatty...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Special Circumstances.

Journal of mid-life health·2025

Same author

Effect of Antenatal Oral Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum 25(OH)D Concentration in Exclusively Breastfed Infants at 6 Months of age - A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Indian pediatrics·2024

Same author

Retinal changes in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: A case-control study in the MyoCite cohort.

Frontiers in medicine·2022

Same author

Protein Extraction from Gels: A Brief Review.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2018

Same author

Destaining Coomassie Brilliant Blue-Stained Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Protein Gels Using a Household Detergent.

Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)·2018

Same author

Facial Dysmorphism: An Unreported Teratogenicity with Levetiracetam.

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR·2017

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Postpartum peripheral symmetrical gangrene: a case report.

Lipi Sharma¹, Sumita Mehta, Shalini Rajaram

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shadara, India.

Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

|August 9, 2013

Summary

Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is a rare complication during pregnancy, even with sepsis. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for preventing limb loss in these high-risk cases.

Keywords:

Ergot Peripheral symmetrical gangrene Postpartum

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vascular Surgery
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is uncommon during pregnancy.
Sepsis, though prevalent postpartum, rarely presents with SPG.
Underlying medical conditions are typical precursors to SPG.

Observation:

A case of SPG occurred during winter, potentially triggered by sepsis and ergot administration.
The patient experienced SPG in the postpartum period.
Ergot alkaloids are commonly used in labor, and postpartum sepsis is a known risk.

Findings:

SPG in pregnancy is a rare but serious condition.
Prompt diagnosis and intervention are key to managing SPG.
Timely treatment can prevent irreversible damage and limb loss.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion for SPG in postpartum patients with sepsis.
Emphasizes the need for prompt medical intervention to avoid severe complications.
Suggests careful consideration of ergot use in high-risk pregnancies.