Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis with Bedside Ultrasound: the STAFF Exam
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Diagnosis of Necrotizing Faciitis with Bedside Ultrasound: the STAFF Exam
The early diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis is often ambiguous. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, while sensitive and specific modalities, are often time consuming or unavailable. We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis that was rapidly diagnosed using bedside ultrasound evaluating for subcutaneous thickening, air, and fascial fluid (STAFF). We propose the STAFF ultrasound...
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