Pediatric Head Trauma

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (18 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

16 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant contributor to mortality and disability among children aged 1 to 18. The condition is a disruption in the brain's normal function caused by a mechanical impact on the head. TBI is classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the Glasgow Coma Scale and can have fatal consequences. Children with severe TBI are at high risk of mortality and neurological morbidity. TBI can be conceptualized as a primary injury occurring at the moment of impact, followed by secondary damage resulting from various factors such as intracranial hematomas, ischemia, edema, vasospasm, and hypoxemia. Annually, pediatric TBI leads to more than 500,000 visits to emergency departments and approximately 60,000 hospitalizations in the United States.

The causes of pediatric TBI include sporting events, falls, and motor vehicle collisions. Males across all pediatric age groups are more prone to TBI compared to females. Implementing primary prevention strategies, avoiding secondary neurological injury, establishing organized trauma systems, and promptly diagnosing and treating elevated intracranial pressure can mitigate the adverse effects of severe TBI. Consequently, these measures lead to decreased morbidity and mortality among children. This activity comprehensively reviews the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of pediatric head trauma in children. This activity also outlines the protocols for evaluating and managing this patient population and underscores the critical role of the interprofessional healthcare team collaborating to reduce long-term complications by stabilizing interventions.


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 the diverse etiologies of pediatric head trauma, including falls, sporting events, and motor vehicle collisions.

  • Differentiate between the unique clinical presentations of pediatric head trauma based on age, mechanism of injury, and severity.

  • Apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols for the management of pediatric head trauma, including the use of imaging modalities and neurosurgical interventions if needed.

  • Collaborate with specialists, including neurosurgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists, to optimize the interprofessional care of pediatric patients with head trauma.

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  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%.
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Reviews

would consider adding something on use of 3% saline for elevated icp

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