126: A Ten Year Review of Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Paediatric Population: Delays to Diagnosis and Management

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe soft tissue infection that results in necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. This infection, while devastating and requiring prompt recognition and management, is rare in the paediatric population. In Canada, only 2.93 cases per million youth occur annually. There has not been a dedicated Canadian paediatric study of necrotizing fasciitis management to date. The rarity of NF in children means that …