Environmental Exposure Flashcards
1
Q
tx for dog/cat bite
A
irrigation, tetnus UTD, leave open to allow healing by 2/2 intention
ppx amox-clav for pasturella cellulitis
2
Q
tx human bite + bugs to worry about
A
debridement, IV abx, leave open to heal by 2/2 intention
Elknella (oral anaerobes)
3
Q
treatment for black widow spider bite
A
IV calcium gluconate + muscle relaxants (abd cramps)
4
Q
heat stroke = T > ____
assc with inc risk of…
Tx?
A
105
rhabdo –> ATN
cold water bath + IVFs
5
Q
cold exposure → destruction of fat cells; “popsicle panniculitis” found on lips/cheeks of kids during summertime
A
cold oanniculltis
6
Q
hypothemia = T < ___
tx?
A
95
GRADUAL rewarming
