Chapter 3: Common Envenomations: Snakes, Lizards, Marine Life, and Arthropods 3 Contact Hours
By: Spencer Greene, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, FAAEM Author Disclosure: Spencer Greene, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, FAAEM, and Colibri Healthcare, LLC do not have any actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this lesson. Universal Activity Number UAN: 0607-0000-23-021-H99-T Target Audience: Pharmacists in a community-based setting. To Obtain Credit: A minimum test score of 75 percent is needed to obtain a credit. Please submit your answers either by mail, fax, or online at EliteLearning.com/Book Questions regarding statements of credit and other customer service issues should be directed to 1-888-666-9053. This lesson is $19.95. Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: 9/11/2023 Expiration Date: 9/11/2026 Course overview The purpose of this course is to teach healthcare professionals to recognize and expertly and efficiently manage a variety of envenomations. This course reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and management of various envenomations, including snakebites, scorpion stings, spider Learning objectives Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify venomous creatures in the U.S. to include snakes, lizards, spiders, scorpions, arthropods, and marine life. Differentiate venom, poison, and toxugen in the context of venomous creatures in the U.S. Examine the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of envenomations by common venomous creatures. Implicit bias in healthcare Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing
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bites, hymenoptera stings, venomous lizard bites, and a variety of marine envenomations, including jellyfish stings. Common myths will be dispelled, and learners will be provided with evidence-based treatment guidelines.
Discuss general approaches in assessment and diagnosis to differentiate envenomations from soft tissue infections. Describe the evidence-based care approach to managing common envenomations in the U.S. Evaluate the indications for use and management of potential untoward effects of antivenom. Discuss the danger of inappropriate management of envenomations. implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
Animals harm millions of people worldwide each year. Many of these injuries are due to direct trauma, for example, a dog bite or attack by a wild animal. Others may be infectious, such as mosquito-borne illnesses or other zoonotic diseases. Some animal-related illnesses and injuries are attributed to toxicological etiologies. The classic example is a bite from a venomous snake. However, envenomations can also result from lizards, various marine animals, and a significant number of arthropods, for example, spiders, scorpions, hymenopterans, and several mammals.
Envenomations, particularly snakebites, are common in southern states, yet most healthcare professionals have little formal training on this subject. Frequently, the medical care provided is inconsistent with established guidelines. There are a variety of common mistakes of both omission and commission. Antivenom is not administered when it is indicated, and antibiotics and surgical interventions are ordered despite evidence indicating they are unnecessary. Many soft tissue infections are misdiagnosed as spider bites, and hymenoptera stings often receive unnecessary and potentially dangerous treatments.
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