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NTI

Concurrent C60M252

Fasciitis, Gangrene and More: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection with the Potential to Kill

Facilitator(s): Eleanor Fitzpatrick, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, ACNP-BC,CCRN, CCCTM

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Monday 5/18/2026
Time 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PT

Session Summary

The onus of critical illness may lurk within soft tissues of the body. Nurses learn to maintain vigilance for these conditions and to intervene rapidly. This session explores the potentially life-threatening infections which may occur in those with urologic or skin abnormalities, both of which are risk factors for the development of these disorders. Aggressive management techniques to eradicate these infections often yield complex, gaping wounds which require intensive nursing care. Nurses learn postoperative management strategies which can improve outcomes for these critically ill patients.

Objectives

  • Review the incidence, etiology and risk factors for varied necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections (NSTIs).
  • Analyze the clinical evaluation and acute management of necrotizing fasciitis, including Fournier’s gangrene and Ludwig’s angina.
  • Evaluate the significant symptoms and potential for rapid deterioration associated with NSTI's, potentially catastrophic illnesses.
Topics Infectious Disease
Population Adult
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.