When Ear Meds Fail: Revisiting Primary, Secondary, Perpetuation and Predisposing Causes of Oitis Externa.
1.0 CE Credit Hours | Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Chronic ear infections can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians. Acute management of secondary infections involves appropriate selection of antimicrobial topicals based on cytology. Control of chronic, relapsing disease requires investigation and treatment of the primary causes of otitis externa, perpetuating factors, and predisposing issues that can lead to relapse. The PSPP (primary, secondary, perpetuating, and predisposing) classification system gives an organized approach to the treatment and prevention of otitis externa. Selection of appropriate anti-inflammatory medications and ear flushes for the individual patient is crucial for successful outcome.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand common primary, secondary, perpetuating and predisposing causes of otitis externa.
- Compare anti-inflammatory and antipruritic medications and differentiate situations in which treatment of inflammation should be prioritized over treatment of pruritus.
- Evaluate active ingredients in common otic flushes and create a plan for how to select one for each situation
Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD
Brittany Lancellotti is a veterinary dermatologist at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles, California and a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences. She is the founder and host of Your Vet Wants You to Know, an edutainment podcast designed to improve pet owner knowledge, veterinarian efficiency, and treatment outcomes. Dr. Lancellotti is a Fear Free certified professional and focuses her practice on decreasing stress in her patients, clients, and colleagues. She is an enthusiastic teacher and enjoys speaking both nationally and internationally.
This program is RACE-approved for 1.0 hour(s) of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
This activity is sponsored by Elanco
