Necrotizing Fasciitis on Groin POCUS

50yo diabetic female presents with medial groin pain (where probe is for this clip). Which of the following is the most effective management for her pathology?
Resolution: Surgical debridemt for this pt with nec fasciitis is best. Clip shows soft tissue air & fluid, highly concerning for nec fasc, esp in setting of dm. Mnemonic from Castleberg et al (2014): "STAFF" subcutaneous thickening air fascial fluid may help make this dx with us.

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Meghan Kelly Herbst, MD @eusmkh · 5 years ago
UCONN Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine. Ultrasound Fellowship Yale 2011. Family, patients, education, running = my life. https://twitter.com/EUSmkh | https://www.instagram.com/eus_mkh/
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