Algal overgrowth or “algal blooms” can fill marine water with toxins. Shellfish can filter and accumulate these toxins from the water. People who consume the contaminated shellfish can fall ill from poisoning.Shellfish toxicity syndromes are classified as paralytic, neurotoxic, amnesic, and diarrheic. Therefore, the presenting symptoms are varied. Marine epidemiologic monitoring and public health policies have played a strong role in mitigating shellfish toxicity. Enhancing healthcare professionals’ ability to identify and treat patients experiencing shellfish toxicity will improve patient outcomes.This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to increase the learners’ competence in identifying, assessing, and treating people with shellfish poisoning. Valuable skills will be gained that will enable learners to work seamlessly as part of an interprofessional team caring for affected patients.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30380
- 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: Forensic Pathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine