Plants and Animals - Section 2 - Arthropods

RED BACK SPIDER ENVENOMATION

Understand the main toxin in Red Back spider venom.
Detail the typical presentation of Red back spider envenomation.
Understand the indications for the administration of Red Back spider antivenom.
Consider under what circumstances Red Back spider antivenom could be administered without a positive identification.
Consider under which circumstances multiple doses of Red Back spider antivenom may be required and how it should be administered.

Differentiate the major types of definite spider bites in Australia.
Understand the epidemiology of spider bite and which particular activities are associated with bites from specific spiders.
Describe the local effects of spider envenoming.
Understand the spectrum of White-tail spider bite and its relation to necrotic ulcers.
Discuss an approach to the management of spider bites when the spider has not been identified.

Describe the first aid management of common insect stings
Understanding of the clinical effects of common insects in particular bees, wasps, caterpillars, centipedes, scorpions and ticks.
Identification of allergic reactions.
Management of these stings.