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Necrotizing Fasciitis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

SepsisShockHypotensionHypovolemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)HypothermiaFull StomachRSIAvoid AcidosisRenal DysfunctionDysglycemiaAnemiaHyponatremiaRefractory PainCareful PositioningARDS RiskCoagulopathyHepatic DysfunctionLactic AcidosisMassive TransfusionPostoperative Ventilation LikelyVasopressor Refractory

Pathophysiology

Necrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive skin and soft tissue infection that destroys muscle fascia and subcutaneous tissue. Bacteria enter through a break in the skin in roughly 80% of cases — most...

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