This activity delves into the intricate world of funnel-web spiders (FWSs), encompassing over 40 species predominantly found in Australia belonging to 3 genera: Hadronyche, Illawarra, and Atrax. These spiders are medium to large, darkly-colored, and able to construct distinctive funnel-shaped burrows to trap their prey. The Atrax robustus, commonly known as the Sydney FWS, stands out as the most notorious species, implicated in most human fatalities caused by FWS bites. Despite FWS envenomation’s formidable reputation, antivenom development in 1981 drastically reduced fatalities. One death has been recorded, highlighting the importance of timely medical intervention.This activity for healthcare professionals enhances learners’ competence when diagnosing and managing FWS bite toxicity. After participation, learners gain proficiency in recognizing potentially life-threatening bites, understanding the diverse species’ dangers, and implementing effective therapeutic and interprofessional collaboration strategies, significantly improving patient outcomes in venom toxicity cases.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29295
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hematology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology