Insects Stings and Bites Flashcards
what is the general treatment for bites and stings
remove stinger-credit card
apply ice to reduce swelling
clean area well with warm water for pain or cool for itching
oral antihistamines for itching
topical steroid for inflammation and itching
what are examples of counterirritants
camphor
menthol
what do counterirritants do
anesthetic to relieve itching
what are some topical anesthetics available
benzocaine
lidocaine
pramoxine
how do topical anesthetics work
loss of sensation due to reversable bloackade of conduction nerve impulses
short duration
risk of hypersensitivity/toxicity
what is available as a topical antihistamine
diphenhydramine
how do topical antihistamines work
anesthetic to relieve pain and itching
what are skin protectant products
zinc oxide and calamine
how do skin protectants work
reduce inflammation and irritation
absorbs fluids from weeping lesions
what are oral analgesics for and some examples
relief of pain acetaminophen ASA naprxen ibuprofen
what are oral antihistamines for
relief of pain inflammation and itching
what is a topical corticosteroid product
hydrocortisone
what are topical corticosteroids for
antipruritic and antiinflammatory
prevent edema, cap dilation, swelling, itching, pain
what should patients monitor for
pain/ fever for 7 days relief of itching swelling/redness signs of infection alllergic reaction
