Necrotising Fascitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is necrotising fascitis?
A
life-threatening subcutaneous soft tissue infection
2
Q
What are signs and symptoms of NF?
A
• Severe pain or anaesthesia over site • Systemic signs of infection: 1. Fever 2. Palpitations 3. Tachycardia 4. Tachyponoea
3
Q
What is the lesion like in NF?
A
- Warm w oedema
- Erythematous (red)
- May turn violet
4
Q
What is Type 1 NF?
A
Due to a combination of Bacteroides, Peptostreptococcus and Enterobacterales
5
Q
What is Type 2 in NF?
A
Streptococcus pyogenes
6
Q
What Ix are done in NF?
A
• Surgical exploration first
• Blood and tissue cultures after
(clinical diagnosis)
7
Q
What is the management for NF?
A
-urgent don’t wait for results
• Surgical debridement!
• IV empirical antibiotics and supportive care
