The title of the course says it all! A frequent presentation to urgent care is for the evaluation of arthropod and animal bites. This course will review the common clinical presentations of arthropod and animal bites as well as appropriate urgent care management. There will be emphasis placed on tick bites, the pathophysiology of tick-borne illness, and the appropriate use of antibiotics and laboratory testing for tick-borne illnesses. Learn how to develop an approach for management of venomous spider bites and snake bites. Recognize the situations when a patient needs follow-up care or Emergency Department consultation.
Learning Objectives:
Identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of common tick-borne illnesses.
Choose appropriate antibiotic therapy for prophylaxis and therapeutic management of tick bites and tick borne-illness.
Identify venomous spiders and describe signs and symptoms of venomous spider bites.
Name common infectious pathogens seen in cat and dog bites and choose the appropriate management for these bites.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of venomous snake bites.
