Developing a tool to diagnose cases of necrotising fasciitis

J Wound Care. 2004 Sep;13(8):307-10. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2004.13.8.26660.

Abstract

The rising incidence and high mortality of this soft-tissue disease means it is vital to make a speedy diagnosis. The study described in this paper set out to develop a protocol to aid clinicians to make a rapid diagnosis and initiate prompt treatment.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Protocols*
  • Edema / etiology
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / complications
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / diagnosis*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperemia / etiology
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology