Predictive Accuracy of the Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) Score in Forecasting Mortality and Morbidity Among Necrotizing Fasciitis Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Islamabad

An LRINEC score >9 is a highly sensitive tool for identifying patients at risk of mortality and sepsis due to NF. However, due to its moderate specificity, it should be used in conjunction with clinical assessment, imaging, and early surgical intervention to improve diagnostic precision and outcomes.