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A Systematic Review of the Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis Score and Its Utility in Orthopedics for Diagnosing Necrotizing Fasciitis in Adults. Orthopedics 2019 May 01;42(3):e288-e294

Date

04/10/2019

Pubmed ID

30964538

DOI

10.3928/01477447-20190403-07

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85066156738 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

Given its association with trauma and surgery, necrotizing fasciitis is a disease orthopedists are likely to encounter. The laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis score is an adjunct diagnostic test designed to help diagnose early necrotizing fasciitis infections, but studies evaluating the scoring system have reported conflicting results. The purpose of this systematic review was to provide clarity on the laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis score's capabilities and when it is best used. [Orthopedics. 2019; 42(3):e288-e294.].

Author List

Keeling PA, Domes CM

Author

Peyton Keeling MD Assistant Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Blood Glucose
C-Reactive Protein
Creatinine
Early Diagnosis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing
Hemoglobins
Humans
Leukocyte Count
Risk Assessment
Sodium