Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Expedite Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report

Overview

Journal J Educ Teach Emerg Med

Specialty Emergency Medicine

Date 2023 Jul 19

PMID 37465710

Authors

Romero Kupai

Ashkan Morim

Lucas Friedman

Eva Tovar Hirashima

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Abstract

Topics: Point-Of-Care Ultrasound, necrotizing fasciitis.

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