Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Organ dysfunction in patients with necrotizing fasciitis and severe sepsis
| Organ involved | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Acute renal failure | 136 (57.4) |
| Respiratory failure | 195 (82.3) |
| Heart failure | 8 (3.4) |
| CNS (delirium) | 11 (4.6) |
Notes: The data reflect 237 patients and 350 organs. Values are expressed as n (%).
Abbreviation: CNS, central nervous system.
