Surgical Care of An Elderly Diabetic Patient with Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Limb Caused by Cat Scratch
To summarize the nursing experience of an elderly diabetic patient with necrotizing fasciitis of the upper limb caused by cat scratch.The main nursing points include enhanced preoperative visits,devel-opment of intraoperative care programs,formation of multidisciplinary teams,establishing goal-directed intraoperative cycle management,implementation of a bundle of evidence-based intraoperative thermal insulation strategies,prevention of intraoperative infection,and prevention of intraoperative pressure inju-ry.After full preparation and refined intraoperative nursing care,the patient underwent a smooth surger-y.The flap in the implantation area of the affected limb survived well and the patient was discharged on the 13th day.