Acute Surgical Presentations — Flashcards

Managment of Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture includes urgent _____

_____ gangrene is necrotising fasciitis of the perineum, genital, and perianal soft tissues

Toxic shock syndrome can be caused by post-surgical _____

Toxic shock syndrome can be caused by _____ infections & infected burns

Type 2 necrotising fasiitis is monomicrobial, typically caused by _____ in healthy patients

Necrotising fasciitis must be recognised early because of its _____ mortality rate

Hint: Low/High

The most common site of necrotising fasciitis are the _____

Necrotising fasciitis progresses _____

Hint: slowly/rapidly

_____ used to treat T2DM can increase the risk of Fournier's gangrene

Hint: Medication

What is the management of necrotising fasciitis? _____ and IV antibiotics