That Bites: Snakes, Stings, and Other Things!
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On-Demand
Cost
$0.00
Credit Offered
0.5 CE Credit
Speaker: Ashton Glover, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, SANE-A and Amanda Hitt, MSN, FNP-BC
 
In this presentation, I discuss the evaluation and management of animal bites, focusing on dog bites and snake bites. I cover the initial assessment, wound care, post-exposure prophylaxis, and criteria for surgical consultation. Viewers are instructed on important considerations such as rabies prophylaxis and antibiotic prophylaxis. Action requested includes understanding the guidelines for managing different types of animal bites.
  1. Discuss the evaluation of a patient with an animal bite or sting.
  2. Describe the presentation of a patient exhibiting venom toxicity
  3. Review management strategies for animal bites and stings
AAENP (ABNP #1571) designates this activity for 0.5 hours

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