Introduction

This Essential Marine Envenomation Bite First Response Presentation provides a structured framework that provides the understanding and knowledge that will greatly reduce the risk of being bitten or stung by a marine animal, and provide the ability to create the best possible outcome, should a bite or sting occur in both humans and pets.

• Roles and responsibilities of the first responder.
• 4 Principles of living or working where venomous animals occur.
• Zone risk assessment.
• Medically important marine animals. (Stingray, Stonefish, Lionfish, Blue bottle Jellyfish, Coneshell)
• Venom.
• Envenomation.
• Antivenom.
• Responding to an emergency.
• Emergency Response Plan.

This framework of understanding can be applied anytime and anywhere, does not require any special equipment. Participants get access to exclusive marine envenomation related online resources that will help them implement what they learn. Developed and presented by Jonathan Leeming.

Presentation

• Presented by Jonathan Leeming
• Duration is 45 minutes.
• This presentation can be delivered in person or virtually.
• Participants get access to exclusive marine envenomation related online resources that will help them implement what they learn.

Outcomes

• Prepare for a spiderbite emergency. 
• To understand how to reduce the risk of being bitten.
• To understand where spiders can be found and why.
• To react to an encounter with a spider in the correct manner. 
• To identify medically important spiders.
• To respond competently in case of a spiderbite.  

Ideal for?

• Everyone who enjoys the great outdoors!
• Field guides and lodge staff.
• Employees who work in areas inhabited by venomous marine animals. 
• Conservationists and field workers.
• Scuba divers, watersport enthusiasts, and beach walkers.