Reversal of ‘the dying’ diagnosis.
A 75-year-old woman was admitted with sepsis and treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics until examination of her lower limbs noted necrotising wounds. Surgical intervention was advised by the plastic surgeons; however, she was deemed unsuitable for intensive care. She underwent incision and drainag...
| Publicado en: | BMJ Case Reports Vol. 14; no. 6; pp. 1 - 4 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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BMJ Publishing Group
Jun2021
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