Improving the Care of Patients With Venomous Snakebites: A Guide for Emergency Nurses

There are at least 5,000 venomous snakebites reported in the United States each year. Course expires 6/30/2022.

Description

Snake envenomation is associated with significant morbidity and even mortality and at least 5,000 venomous snakebites are reported in the United States each year. There has been a rise in significant gaps in knowledge, competence, and performance clinicians when it comes to patient assessment and treatment of venomous snakebites. Made possible by a grant from BTG International, the webinar focuses on the epidemiology and clinical course of snake envenomation; elements of clinical and laboratory assessment of patients with snake envenomation; and the efficacy and recommended treatment regimen available for snakebite antivenin therapies.

Presenters:
Charles J. Gerardo, MD, MHS
Andrea C. Perry, MSN, RN, CNL, CEN, CPEN

Learner Outcome(s): Nurses who complete the course will be able to identify appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with snake envenomation and decrease patient complications.

Disclosure: Planners and faculty in control of content have disclosed no conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
Charles J. Gerardo, MD, MHS has received grant support from BTG International. Learners will be awarded 1.0 CNE contact hour upon complete review of the course webinar and submitting an evaluation. Course expires 6/30/2022.

The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit #P0232.

The Emergency Nurses Association is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #2322.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered