The Nurse's Role in Managing Necrotizing Fasciitis

THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT can be deceptive, so awareness is the key to recognition. This condition often goes unrecognized until it is too late or major disfigurement results. Vital nursing strategies for managing the care of patients with NF include early recognition, accurate assessment, and aggressive treatment. AORN J 88 (December 2008) 977-982. © AORN, Inc, 2008.