Course Code: REL-ACU-0-TRB
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recognize key features of a rattlesnake or snake in the Crotalinae family, clinical features of a snake bite, and signs and symptoms of envenomation.
Identify initial management strategies after a rattlesnake bite, indications for antivenom administration, and treatment considerations for each type of antivenom.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Rattlesnake Bites
Introduction
Rattlesnakes and Other Crotalinae: Identifying Characteristics
Venom Composition and Effects
Signs and Symptoms of Envenomation
Treatment
Antivenom Therapy
Anavip®
CroFab®
Considerations with Antivenom Administration
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Jared
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Dana Bartlett, RN, MSN, MA, CSPI
Dana Bartlett, MSN, MA, RN, CSPI, has 17 years of ICU and ED experience. He currently works as a hotline operator at the Connecticut Poison Control Center. He has been published in peer-reviewed nursing journals and has authored many online continuing education modules.
Writer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.