Release date: February 1, 2007
Expiration date: January 31, 2010
Target Audience: Anesthesiologists, Burn Surgeons, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, General Surgeons, Internists, Neurosurgeons, Opthalmologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists, Pediatricians, Pediatric Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Radiologists, Oral Max Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Paramedics/Emergency Medical Technicians, Flight Personnel
Course Description: As speaker for the special event program “11th Annual Adult & Pediatric Trauma Symposium --Head Injuries Across the Ages – From the Field to Beyond”, Dr. Long addresses the difference between coma, vegetative state, minimally conscious state and the rehabilitation of patients with a traumatic brain injury. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this online educational activity.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
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Explain the differences between coma, the vegetative state and the minimally conscious state after traumatic brain injury.
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Discuss approaches to the management of the agitated traumatic brain injury patient, including pharmacotherapy.
Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)
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