This free webinar gives you access to one of our most popular topics from the ALERT course and offers an up-to-date overview for health professionals on managing Australian envenomation from snake & spider bites and stings from jellyfish and other sea creatures. Participants will learn how to apply first aid measures and administer the appropriate medical treatment based on current evidence-based guidelines.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Jellyfish Stings (e.g., Box Jellyfish, Irukandji):
Identify symptoms of envenomation and systemic toxicity.
Describe the management of Irukandji syndrome (pain, cardiac, neurological complications).
List the indications to administer antivenom for Box Jellyfish and provide supportive care.
Blue-Ringed Octopus Envenomation:
Describe paralysis and respiratory failure from tetrodotoxin.
Describe the management of respiratory support as no antivenom is available.
Stonefish Stings:
Describe the management of systemic effects like cardiovascular distress.
Snake & Spider Bites:
Identify signs of envenomation (neurotoxic, hemotoxic, myotoxic effects).
List the indications to administer antivenom and monitor for allergic reactions.
Describe the management of complications (respiratory failure, coagulopathy, kidney injury).
This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course
Recorded Webinar
Duration: 60 minute webinar
Educational Activities: 0.5 hours
Reviewing Performance: 0.5 hours
Areas Of Interest: Emergencies
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