Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections

Explore a comprehensive review of necrotizing soft-tissue infections in this 22-minute educational video from The Center for Medical Education's EM:Prep 2020 LLSA Review Program. Delve into various types of infections, including polymicrobial infections, gas gangrene, Ludwig's angina, and Laurence's gangrene. Examine key aspects such as high mortality rates, surgical treatments, and the use of NSAIDs. Learn about clustered myonecrosis, diagnostic pitfalls, imaging techniques, and treatment options including antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Gain valuable insights into the diagnostic algorithm and summary of this critical topic, essential for emergency medicine practitioners preparing for LLSA exams.

Introduction
Polymicrobial Infections
Gas Gangrene
Ludwigs Angina
Laurents Gangrene
No portal of entry
High mortality rate
Surgical treatment
NSAIDs
Clustered myonecrosis
Clustered gas gangrene
Pitfalls
Pain
Imaging
Diagnosis
No fever
No lesions
Surgery
Antibiotic
Cardiomyopathy
Hyperbaric Oxygen
Diagnostic Algorithm
Summary