Concussion Learning Tools
Concussion is “a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces.” Concussion results from acceleration and deceleration forces which may be caused either by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on the body with an 'impulsive' force transmitted to the head.
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Multimedia: Heads Up App (2013)
Multimedia: Heads Up App (2013)
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
The Heads Up app will help you learn how to spot and what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.
The Heads Up app will help you learn how to spot and what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) (2018)
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)
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Dr. Shelina Babul and BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s Hospital
Dr. Shelina Babul and BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s H...
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management may decrease the risk of brain damage and potentially reduce long-term health issues.
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management may decrease the risk of brain damage and potentially reduce long-term health issues.
Evidence Summary: Management of paediatric minor head injuries. Safe discharge? (2013)
Evidence Summary: Management of paediatric minor head injuries. Safe discharge?
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Hunter F
Hunter F
This summary answers the question: In paediatric patients with minor head injury, GCS (Glasgow Coma Score) 15 and no focal neurological deficit does a normal computed tomography brain scan allow safe discharge?
This summary answers the question: In paediatric patients with minor head injury, GCS (Glasgow Coma Score) 15 and no focal neurological deficit does a normal computed tomography brain scan allow safe discharge?
Multimedia: Heads Up App (2013)
Multimedia: Heads Up App (2013)
- Visit
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
The Heads Up app will help you learn how to spot and what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.
The Heads Up app will help you learn how to spot and what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) (2018)
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)
- Visit
Dr. Shelina Babul and BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s Hospital
Dr. Shelina Babul and BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s H...
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management may decrease the risk of brain damage and potentially reduce long-term health issues.
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management may decrease the risk of brain damage and potentially reduce long-term health issues.
Evidence Summary: Management of paediatric minor head injuries. Safe discharge? (2013)
Evidence Summary: Management of paediatric minor head injuries. Safe discharge?
- Visit
Hunter F
Hunter F
This summary answers the question: In paediatric patients with minor head injury, GCS (Glasgow Coma Score) 15 and no focal neurological deficit does a normal computed tomography brain scan allow safe discharge?
This summary answers the question: In paediatric patients with minor head injury, GCS (Glasgow Coma Score) 15 and no focal neurological deficit does a normal computed tomography brain scan allow safe discharge?
