Don’t Miss Necrotizing Fasciitis in Diabetics also don’t miss it in anyone at all

Dr. G reviews necrotizing fasciitis—its history, classification, and why missed diagnosis is often fatal—especially in diabetic patients. Learn the red flags (deep pain, rapid progression, gray “dishwater” drainage), key labs (CRP >150, hyponatremia, lactate), and the LRINEC score.

This episode emphasizes rapid recognition, use of bedside ultrasound, aggressive labs and imaging, immediate surgical consultation, and early broad-spectrum IV antibiotics plus debridement—because early action saves lives.