Debridement
Description:
A surgical procedure used to treat
Necrotizing fasciitis by removing infected tissue.
Steps:
- Apply an Anesthetic: (
Analgesia or
Anesthesia). - Use
Scalpel. - Use
Hemostat. - Use
Skin retractors. - Repeatedly use
Scalpel until the infection is cleared.
Step 5 Success:
- +8% Lacerations
- -5%
Necrotizing fasciitis
Step 5 Failure:
- +10% Lacerations
- +5%
Bleeding - -5%
Necrotizing fasciitis