CLINICAL FINDINGS AND PHARMACOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT OF A NECROTIZING FASCIITIS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PATIENT’S QUALITY OF LIFE AND FINANCIAL STATUS
S. M. Biradar*, Bharathi M., Mounika M. V., Meghana P., Pournamy, Virupanagouda P. Patil, Akram Naikwadi, Vijaykumar Warad and N. V. Kalyane
ABSTRACT
Background and objective: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare and life-threatening infection that involves deep soft tissue; it is characterized by widespread fascial necrosis, with a mortality rate of 25-73%. The current research explores the early diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis and its beneficial outcomes. Materials and Methods: A prospective and observational study was conducted for a period of 6 months in the Department of Surgery at Shri B.M. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. A total of 80 patients were enrolled to extract the necessary data. Major factors contributing to the development of Necrotizing fasciitis were analyzed and the micro-organisms involved were provided. Results: The NF was affected in geriatric patients, in the age group of 60-70 years. The clinical symptoms of NF were fever, swelling, pain and pus discharge. Early diagnosis of disease is useful for determining the causative organisms involved and establish the specific antibiotic therapy, which further curtail the severity of infection and length of the hospital stay. Supportive therapy is essential component of treatment regimen in order to improve the quality of life of a patient and symptomatic management. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and specific antibiotic therapy with supportive symptomatic management improve the quality of life of a patient and reduce the financial burden.
Keywords: Necrotizing fasciitis; Microorganism; Pharmacotherapy; supportive therapy; Quality of life; financial status.
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