Practice Management
Urgent message: When presented with a patient who has experienced an insect bite or sting, the most crucial role for the urgent care clinician is to triage for anaphylaxis, venom toxicity, and local tissue damage. Kent A. Knauer, MD Now that summer is here, it is likely that urgent care practitioners—especially those practicing in suburban and rural areas—will see an increasing number of patients who have experienced an insect bite or sting. Though data are …
Read MoreUrgent message: Patients often present to urgent care with symptoms associated with urticaria and angioedema. Identifying the probable cause can provide relief of symptoms and abate patient concerns. Kent A. Knauer, MD, Director, Allergy and Asthma Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH Urticaria and angioedema are rarely life threatening, but they are extremely disruptive to quality of life and sleep. In addition, hives may be alarming and lead patients to wonder if something serious is afoot. …
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