Snakebite Management and Treatment

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman, MSN, RN

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of snakebite envenomation. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized snakebite envenoming as a critical neglected tropical disease (NTD) and has initiated a roadmap aiming to halve the global burden by 2030.

This course will delve into the classification of venomous snakes, the medical importance of various species, and the specific conditions caused by snake venom, which can lead to long-term physical and psychological impacts.

The course highlights the development of antivenoms, the evidence-based first aid technique proven to hinder the spread of venom, and recent breakthroughs in antivenom research, such as the creation of an antibody capable of neutralizing the toxins in various snake venoms.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Mitigation of Risk
  3. Case Study: Management of a Copperhead Snakebite
  4. Assessment
  5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  6. Management/Treatment
  7. Venom / Research Findings
  8. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Summarize the epidemiology of snakebite envenomation.
  2. Describe the history and development of antivenom.
  3. Identify the signs and symptoms of snake envenomation.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.