This month Dr. Smelski goes more in-depth to discuss the care of snake bite victims in the ER and hospital. July leads into ramped up rattlesnake activity for August - as we learned in a previous session. Join us to learn from the experts in their entertaining yet educational manner!
OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
• List key clinical features used for the syndromic diagnosis of rattlesnake envenomation.
• Understand the mechanisms behind delayed symptom onset and how they relate to the recommended dry bite observation times.
• Describe current practices regarding the use of antivenoms.
• Recognize the full range of supportive care needs that patients may require while in the hospital and after discharge.
PRESENTERS
Geoffrey Smelski, PharmD, DABAT
Clinical Education Director
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center
Larry York, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS, College of Medicine
