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Oct 2021
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IBCC Episode 118 - Necrotising Fasciitis

ADAM THOMAS & JOSH FARKAS
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In this episode, we cover that scary presentation where your patient goes from seemingly well, to skin melting off and in multi organ failure.

Come take a listen for all things clinical presentation, anti-toxin antibiotics regimes, skin cut downs and surgical debridement.

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