Concussion Evaluation and Management in Pediatric Patients
Concussion Evaluation and Management in Pediatric Patients is organized by Nurse com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Concussions are head injuries that are caused by a traumatic, biomechanical force. The symptoms of concussion are primarily the result of functional disturbances, not structural injuries, and may include headache, dizziness, changes in mood or behavior, and changes in sleep patterns. Despite increased awareness of the injury, concussion remains under-reported and under-diagnosed. Diagnosis of a concussion is based largely on the presence of clinical symptoms as there is no quantitative test for concussion. Neuroimaging is considered to be overused in the acute evaluation of concussions since imaging technologies, such as CT, cannot diagnose concussions. CT can only identify more serious injuries, such as hemorrhages or contusions. In the future, serum biomarkers may be helpful in stratifying patients at increased risk of related injuries or complications from concussion.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nursing and radiology professionals in acute care settings with knowledge on the evaluation and management of concussions in pediatric patients.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify signs and symptoms of a concussion in the pediatric patient
• Discuss the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of concussion in the pediatric patient
• List the complications of concussion in the pediatric patient
