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VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Working as a team, surgeon and hospital administration with nursing care can influence outcome of Fornier's Gangrene
Authors
V K Nigam, Siddharth Nigam, Saurabh Lal
Abstract

Background: Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is one of the life threatening sicknesses. It is also called as necrotizing fasciitis. It is the fast deteriorating condition which becomes lethal as it progresses fast. It is a fatal form of mixed infection of soft tissues.

Methods: Four cases were treated with our method of a team work consisting of experienced surgeons, dedicated nursing staff and helping hospital management.

Results: All patients were saved. No patient died or developed permanent debilitating complication.

Conclusions: Quick treatment with early debridement of dead tissues and strong multi-antibiotic combination is the main factor in reducing mortality and morbidity. Inspite of recent development in patient care, antibiotics and diagnostic techniques the FG still remains a high mortality diseases. Infections causing FG usually come from skin, urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract. Delay in start of treatment is the main reason for high mortality of FG. Multidisciplinary approach to treat FG is the way to improve outcome. We treat FG with multidisciplinary approach including surgical team, nursing team and hospital administration as a treating force. Hospital administration can help a lot by providing best of their nursing facility and isolation. Proper environment at the hospital can help to heal the disease fast. Patient care is also helped by hospital administration and management by providing quality patient support in the form of nutritional aid, nursing, counseling, pharmacy and other medical supplies etc.
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Pages:14-17
How to cite this article:
V K Nigam, Siddharth Nigam, Saurabh Lal "Working as a team, surgeon and hospital administration with nursing care can influence outcome of Fornier's Gangrene". International Journal of Surgery Research, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 14-17
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