A practitioner's guide to necrotizing fasciitis

In Brief Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe bacterial infection that attacks subcutaneous fat tissues, superficial fascia, deep fascia, and muscle. NF is a rare condition with a mortality that requires nurse practitioners to be adept at identifying signs and symptoms to prompt a quick diagnosis and treatment. Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe bacterial infection that attacks subcutaneous fat tissues, superficial fascia, and muscle. NF is a rare condition with a mortality that demands nurse practitioners to be adept at identifying signs and symptoms to prompt a quick diagnosis and treatment.