Identifying and Treating Bug Bites and Infestations in Urgent Care Centers
Identifying and Treating Bug Bites and Infestations in Urgent Care Centers
DOT
Bug bites are one of the most common presenting complaints amongst patients at urgent care centers. Some are relatively harmless, while others can lead to pain, redness, itching, stinging, and swelling. Rarely, serious complications, including anaphylaxis, can occur. In order to provide proper treatment, healthcare professionals in the urgent care setting must be aware of current recommendations on diagnostic work up, triage, and treatment for patients presenting with bug bites.
COURSE INFORMATION
Medtrainer30 minValid for 12 monthsCreated 2020-04-08Updated 2020-04-08
Course Objectives
- Identify the most common types of bug bites in the United States
- Describe appropriate patient workup, treatment, triage, and continuity of care for treating urgent care patients with bug bites
- Explain population health consequences and methods of prevention for bug bites
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