Table 3 Patient experience of symptoms and family experience of signs r/t NSTI
Symptoms (reported by patient) | Signs (reported by patient and family) |
|---|---|
Pain (n = 20) Feeling of being unwell Chills or shivering Flu-like symptoms, aching body Nausea Decreased mobility Tired, fatigued, weak Abnormal thirst Feeling that something is very wrong Anxiety, fear, panic Difficulty breathing Dizzy or confused Apathy or listlessness | High fever (n = 14) Local swelling (n = 13) Red or blue skin (n = 12) Vomiting or diarrhea (n = 9) Boil or abscess (n = 7) Chills or fever (n = 5) Rapid heart rate (n = 3) Local heat (n = 2) |