Abstract
Article: Sonographic Detection of Necrotizing Fasciitis
Authors: Melissa L. Clark, RDMS, and Kelsy L. Fisher, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Detection of Necrotizing Fasciitis,” you will be able to:
Identify the general ways to diagnose necrotizing fasciitis
Identify the prevalence of necrotizing fasciitis
Identify the sonographic characteristics of necrotizing fasciitis
How many cases of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) due to group A streptococcus have been annually reported in recent years? 500 1000 1500 2000
Which comorbidity can increase mortality rates of NF? Abscess Cellulitis Diabetes mellitus Hypertension
What is the median mortality rate of people with NF? 76.4% 32.2% 21.4% 6.2%
A sonographer sees subcutaneous thickening with air and facial fluid noted along the fascial planes. Which is the more likely diagnosis? Normal skin layer appearance Abscess Cellulitis Necrotizing fasciitis
Correctly order the layers of tissue from superficial to deep. Epidermis, dermis, superficial fascia, deep fascia Dermis, epidermis, superficial fascia, deep fascia Superficial fascia, epidermis, dermis, deep fascia Superficial fascia, dermis, epidermis, deep fascia
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