Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Rapidly progressive septic shock, associated with necrotizing fasciitis

J R Krol, K W Kwee, L G Thijs

    Intensive Care Medicine
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis led to fatal septic shock in a 59-year-old male. Early surgical intervention is crucial for managing this aggressive soft tissue infection.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Adrenal dysfunction in critical illness: a clinical entity that requires treatment?

    Current opinion in anaesthesiology·2006
    Same author

    Relative adrenal failure in intensive care: an identifiable problem requiring treatment?

    Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism·2002
    Same author

    Patterns of corticosteroid-binding globulin and the free cortisol index during septic shock and multitrauma.

    Intensive care medicine·2001
    Same author

    [Corticosteroid administration for critically ill patients].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2001
    Same author

    Arginase release from red blood cells: possible link in transfusion induced immune suppression?

    Shock (Augusta, Ga.)·2001
    Same author

    Inflammatory mediators in dengue virus infection in children: interleukin-6 and its relation to C-reactive protein and secretory phospholipase A2.

    The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2001

    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe bacterial infection of the soft tissues.
    • Septic shock is a life-threatening condition caused by overwhelming infection.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical for patient survival.

    Observation:

    • A 59-year-old male presented with rapidly progressing septic shock and an extensive chest wall lesion.
    • Initial treatment with antibiotics and anti-shock measures was insufficient.
    • The patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to death from septic shock.

    Findings:

    • Autopsy confirmed the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis.
    • The case highlights the aggressive nature of the infection.
    • A history of preceding trauma was uncertain.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the critical importance of rapid diagnosis in necrotizing fasciitis.
    • Early surgical debridement is essential for effective management.
    • Timely intervention can improve outcomes for patients with severe soft tissue infections.

    Related Experiment Videos