Speaker(s): 

Richard Lopez, DO - Staff Physician - Geisinger Health System - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Connor Dougherty, DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Explain the clinical manifestations and significance of NSTI and Necrotizing fasciitis
• Review the epidemiology of NSTI/Necrotizing fasciitis
• Review the underlying pathophysiology and microbiology associated with this infection
• Discuss the clinical exam findings and their shortcomings
• Review what is needed to get to this diagnosis
• Review of surgical, pharmacological, and adjunctive therapies
• Discuss expected hospital course and outcomes
• Discuss Case-based review of real cases encountered and discuss potential opportunities for improvement

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Conner Dougherty, DO; Karlyn Paglia, MD; Juan R. Escobar, MD; Shashank Kotakonda, MD; Jayalakshmi Nair, MD; Jignesh Patel, MD; Jameson Woodard, MD; Hasan Zerti, MD and Eric Drago, MD have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant.