VisualDx Answer: b) Necrotizing Fasciitis
Answer: The correct answer is necrotizing fasciitis (b). Necrotizing fasciitis is a deep and often devastating bacterial…
Necrotizing Fasciitis
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VisualDx Answer: b) Necrotizing Fasciitis
Answer: The correct answer is necrotizing fasciitis (b). Necrotizing fasciitis is a deep and often devastating bacterial... -
VisualDx Question: What Is This Painful Spot on Patient’s Buttocks?
Question: A 42-year-old man presents with a painful spot on his buttock. What is the diagnosis? Cellulitis... -
What Is—and Isn’t—Guaranteed Under EMTALA Can Be Complex
This medical malpractice case is high yield for every emergency physician as it covers a subtle but...
VisualDx Question: What Is This Painful Spot on Patient’s Buttocks?
Question: A 42-year-old man presents with a painful spot on his buttock. What is the diagnosis? Cellulitis…
What Is—and Isn’t—Guaranteed Under EMTALA Can Be Complex
This medical malpractice case is high yield for every emergency physician as it covers a subtle but…
Necrotizing Fasciitis Requires Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment
The Case A 60-year-old male with past medical history of anxiety and depression presented to the emergency…
Necrotizing Fasciitis Diagnoses and Therapy
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous…