Dr. Pilcher looks at necrotizing fasciitis in this month’s medical malpractice case.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Sometimes it’s a “spider bite” and sometimes it’s not Read More »
This month Medical Malpractice Insights covers the tough diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis.
Medical Malpractice Insights – Think necrotizing fasciitis in all wound infections Read More »
This week’s EM Educator brings you a case of a sick neonate and necrotizing enterocolitis.
The EM Educator Series: Why is my neonate so sick? Read More »
Ready for an evidence-based approach to Fournier’s gangrene? Tim Montrief brings you the keys to evaluation and management.
Fournier’s Gangrene: ED presentations, evaluation, and management Read More »
Why do EM physicians spend so little time talking about the things we see the most often? You may not be as energized for cellulitis as you are for an ED thoracotomy, but skin and soft tissue infections are encountered on nearly every shift – and you can do a lot more good for a lot more patients by recognizing and treating these common infections the right way.
EM Cases: Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Myths and Misperceptions Read More »
A 50-year-old male with uncontrolled diabetes presents with pain and swelling in his right foot. He does not recall any injury to the foot or leg. On exam, crepitus is noted on the foot and ankle. What is the diagnosis, and what are your next steps?
EM@3AM: Necrotizing Fasciitis Read More »
Necrotizing fasciitis is a deadly condition that may be misdiagnosed and mismanaged. How do you avoid these errors?
How do we misdiagnose and mismanage necrotizing fasciitis? Read More »
Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part series on surgical emergencies. This series discusses “cannot miss” diagnoses that require emergent surgical intervention. Today we discuss necrotizing fasciitis, testicular torsion, and ovarian torsion.
Can’t Miss Surgical Emergencies – Part 2 Read More »
Key points in properly evaluating for and diagnosing necrotizing fasciitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis: Pearls & Pitfalls Read More »
