| Literature DB >> 32826674 |
Leon L Chen1, Brian Fasolka, Caitlin Treacy.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32826674 PMCID: PMC8828282 DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000694752.85118.62
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nursing ISSN: 0360-4039