Snakebite: An overview

Snakebite: An overview

About

This webinar will provide an overview of snakebites and snakebite management in Australia.

Learning objectives:

  • Identify the main Australian venomous snakes
  • Identify signs and symptoms of envenomation
  • Manage a suspected/confirmed snakebite
  • Understand What happens in hospital.

This webinar is specifically targeted towards those working in low acuity and patient transport, but more experienced clinicians may find it a useful refresher.

Presented by: Dan O’Brien

Dan O’Brien is a practicing registered paramedic and a Clinical Education Officer with the Australasian College of Paramedicine. Dan has experience in clinical and management roles in ambulance as well as undertaking a secondment in patient safety with Children’s Health Queensland. Dan has an interest in primary care/community paramedicine as well as ensuring patients receive safe and high quality care.


Presented by Dan O'Brien


Lessons

Lesson 1: Snakebite: An overview

Lesson 2: Presentation slides

Lesson 3: Self Reflection

Details

Length

25 minutes

Released

1st May 2024

Cost

Member free
Non-member $19

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