Use of Infrared Thermography in Diagnosing Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Emergency Department: A Case Study

Use of Infrared Thermography in Diagnosing Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Emergency Department: A Case Study

Objective: Necrotizing fasciitis is a difficult diagnosis with a very high mortality. However, thermal imaging has the potential to identify increasing skin temperature and rapid progression. Materials and methods: We used repeat photographs taken with a thermal camera to visualize changes in skin...

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Main Authors: Mikkel Brabrand, Jan Dahlin, Marianne Fløjstrup, Stine Thorhauge Zwisler, Jens Michelsen, Louise Gramstrup Nielsen, Jens Ahm Sørensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2017-10-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Necrotizing fasciitis
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/719

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