Necrotizing Fasciitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is necrotizing fasciitis?
A
Life threatening subcutaneous soft tissue infection
2
Q
What are the types of nec fasc?
A
Type 1
Type 2
Fournier’s gangrene
3
Q
What is type 1 nec fasc?
A
Mixed organism infection
Non group A strep
Anaerobe
4
Q
What is type 2 nec fasc?
A
Single organism
Group A strep
5
Q
What is Fournier’s gangrene?
A
Type 1 nec fasc of the scrotum or male perineum
6
Q
What are risk factors for nec fasc?
A
Injury/trauma
IV drug use
Immunosuppression
7
Q
What are the features of nec fasc?
A
Acute onset
Painful erythematous lesion
Fever
Systemic signs of infection
8
Q
How is nec fasc managed?
A
Urgent surgical debridement
IV abx
