Private clinic and A&E: the interface

Private clinic and A&E: the interface Private clinic and A&E: the interface

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• Don’t mistaken this case as cellulitis• Features that suggests NecrotizingFasciitis:– Systemic symptoms– Disproportionate pain and tenderness over theclinical signs– Purplish discoloration– Blister formation52

TreatmentPrognosis depends on• High index of clinical suspicion ofattending doctor• Early diagnosis• Early involvement of O&T, ICU andMicrobiology Team• Early surgical treatment53

• Don’t mistaken this case as cellulitis• Features that suggests NecrotizingFasciitis:– Systemic symptoms– Disproportionate pain <strong>and</strong> tenderness over <strong>the</strong><strong>clinic</strong>al signs– Purplish discoloration– Blister formation52

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