Open AccessNecrotizing fasciitis
Author(s) -
Leon L. Chen,
Brian Fasolka,
Caitlin Treacy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nursing
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.187
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1538-8689
pISSN - 0360-4039
DOI - 10.1097/01.nurse.0000694752.85118.62
Subject(s) - fasciitis , medicine , cellulitis , dermatology , myositis , intensive care medicine , soft tissue , pathology , surgery
Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare but rapidly progressive, life-threatening bacterial infections with high morbidity and mortality. NSTIs include necrotizing forms of fasciitis, myositis, and cellulitis. This article focuses on necrotizing fasciitis (NF) and discusses NF classifications, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, evidence-based treatments, and nursing interventions.