Overview

4.6 out of 5 (62 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post-Assessment Questions

14

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

25 Nov 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Botulism is a rare but life-threatening neuroparalytic syndrome caused by the botulinum neurotoxin, most often produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The condition begins with symmetrical cranial nerve paralysis and progresses to descending, symmetrical weakness affecting the trunk and extremities, potentially leading to complete flaccid paralysis. Severe respiratory compromise is common, requiring mechanical ventilation, and mortality can occur if treatment is delayed. Diagnosis is confirmed by detecting botulinum toxin in blood, stool, or food samples or by identifying the bacteria in stool. Prompt administration of botulinum antitoxin and supportive care is essential, though recovery can take months to years.

This course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge of botulism, covering its etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Participants gain critical skills in recognizing early signs, administering antitoxin, and implementing prolonged respiratory support when necessary. The course underscores the importance of interprofessional collaboration among clinicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and laboratory personnel in diagnosing, treating, and managing botulism. This team-based approach ensures timely intervention, effective supportive care, and a greater likelihood of improved patient outcomes in this challenging condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients with potential exposure to botulinum neurotoxin based on their clinical history and diagnostic testing results.

  • Create a clinically guided diagnostic approach for suspected botulism.

  • Apply an individualized therapeutic strategy for a patient diagnosed with botulism.

  • Collaborate with all members of the interprofessional team, including specialists such as intensivists, neurologists, pulmonologists, and infectious disease experts, to provide efficient, comprehensive, and coordinated care.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

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Unlimited Nurse CE

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