Necrotizing Fasciitis by Rachel Harrison https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis By Rachel Harrison en-us 2020-12-12 17:02:02 UTC 2025-11-10 09:52:10 UTC hello@padlet.com CDC Site rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012491861 2020-12-12 17:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012491861 What is the causitive agent? rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012496248 group A Streptococcus

]]> 2020-12-12 17:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012496248 Necrotizing Fasciitis: 3 Early Symptoms rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012503144 1. Red, warm or swollen area of skin.
2. Severe pain on and around the area.
3. Fever]]> 2020-12-12 17:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012503144 What is Necrotizing Fasciitis? rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012507733 Necrotizing Fasciitis is a rare but quickly spreading bacterial infection that can result in sepsis, shock, organ failiure and death. It can enter the body though puncture wounds, cuts and burns but it can also be acquired from blunt trauma incidents. The CDC predicts that between 700 and 1200 cases occur in the US each year. It is crucial to get treatment early because one in three people die from necrotizing fasciitis and many that don't have to live with life long complications such as amputations.]]> 2020-12-12 17:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012507733 Necrotizing Fasciitis: Later Symptoms rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012512856 1. Ulcers, blisters or black spots on skin.
2. Pus or oozing from infected area.
3. Changes in colour of skin.
4. Diarrhea
5. Nausea
6. Dizzyness]]> 2020-12-12 17:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012512856 Prevention & Preventative Treatment rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012524422 Taking proper care of wounds helps eliminate the chance of getting Necrotizing Fasciitis.
Prevention: 
  • Clean cuts and injuries with soap and water.
  • Cover open wounds until they heal.
  • See a doctor if you have any deep/serious wounds.
Vaccines: There are currently no vaccines that prevent group A strep infections which can cause necrotizing fasciitis.

]]> 2020-12-12 17:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012524422 Diagnosis rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012535007 Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis is difficult and must be done quickly. Doctors can diagnose the condition by examining the injury and infection; taking a biopsy of the tissue, looking at the bloodwork for muscle damage and signs of infection and using imaging such as a CT, MRI or Ultrasound to examine the damaged area.

]]> 2020-12-12 17:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012535007 Treatment rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012546907 The two go-to treatment options for necrotizing fasciitis are antibiotics and surgery. Antibiotics are usually administered through an IV to stop the infection as fast as possible. If the antibiotics cannot reach all of the infection, surgery must be done quickly to excise the dead tissue. In some instances, patients need multiple surgeries and blood transfusions to stop the infection.]]> 2020-12-12 17:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012546907 Learn More rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012555266 2020-12-12 18:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012555266 rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012561046 2020-12-12 18:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012561046 Emerging Success rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012592119 The top three early symptoms associated with necrotizing fasciitus are swelling(80.8%), pain(79%) and erythema(70.7%). When these symptoms are present, doctors should quickly identify if if the patients pain is out of proportion with their injury and if the condition fails to improve with broad spectrum antibiotics. By doing this on, doctors can avoid misdiagnosis and they can begin treatment before the infection increases. Treating this condition early drastically increases the rate of survival.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24338771/


]]> 2020-12-12 18:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012592119 Featured Scientist rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012610830 Terrence Goh, MD; Plastic Surgeons Academy of Medicine, Singapore]]> 2020-12-12 18:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012610830 References rachelelizabeth037 https://padlet.com/rachelelizabeth037/necrotizingfasciitis/wish/1012641934 https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/necrotizing-fasciitis.html
https://aminoco.com/blogs/health/necrotizing-fasciitis-flesh-eating-disease-causes-symptoms-treatment
http://www.conversationalscience.com/the-life-and-times-of-necrotizing-fasciitis-flesh-eating-bacteria/
https://www.realself.com/dr/terence-goh-singapore-singapore
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24338771/


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