Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for ...
Mental status changes. Absence of Clostridium in blood and wound cultures. Focal necrosis, microvascular thrombosis, and leukocytes in the debrided tissue exam. Anne Fink, BSN, RN, is a Nurse in ...