Chapter 26 ICU Infections

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CHAPTER 26 • ICU Infections

FIGURE 26-10. External appearance of skin or deep tissue infection.

FIGURE 26-9. Extensive gas indicating deep tissue infection.

FIGURE 26-11. Deceptive external appearance of necrotizing fasciitis ( left ) may mimic cellulitis. Diagnosis is made and addressed at time of surgical exploration and debridement ( right ).