January is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of people each year, including young athletes, and can result from sports activities, falls, or accidents and affect people of all ages. Symptoms of a TBI can range from headaches and dizziness to memory issues and behavioral changes. In more severe cases, TBIs can impact speech, mobility, and cognitive function, requiring specialized medical care and long-term rehabilitation.

If not properly managed, head trauma can lead to long-term health challenges. Raising awareness is crucial for early detection, effective treatment, and recovery.

Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) is at the forefront of providing reliable, evidence-based resources to help families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better navigate pediatric care of TBIs. See all resources related to brain injuries on the TREKK website.

TREKK Brain Injury Resources for Healthcare Providers

Our resources for healthcare providers include:

Bottom-line Recommendations
- Short summaries of the latest knowledge related to diagnosing and managing pediatric emergency conditions.
Evidence Repositories
- Collections of the best available resources and evidence (clinical guidelines, peer-reviewed literature, systematic reviews, etc.), collated by our knowledge synthesis team and content advisors.

TREKK offers resources for Concussions and Severe Head Injury.

Concussion
- Bottom-line Recommendations
- Evidence Repository
Severe Head Injury
- Bottom-line Recommendations
- Evidence Repository

TREKK Brain Injury Resources for Parents and Families

Healthcare providers may provide TREKK’s resources to support families and parents who have a child with a concussion. TREKK’s Concussion Infographic was created in collaboration with Translating Evidence in Child Health to Enhance Outcomes (ECHO) and Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence (ARCHE).

Go to the Concussion Infographic on the ECHO KT website.

Why Awareness Matters

Preventing head injuries is equally important. Simple measures like wearing helmets, ensuring playground safety, and teaching safe sports practices can significantly reduce the risk of TBIs.

This January, let’s work together to spread awareness about TBIs and promote resources like those offered by TREKK. By staying informed and prepared, we can ensure better outcomes for children and families navigating the challenges of head injuries.

Visit TREKK’s website today to explore our comprehensive library of pediatric head injury resources and learn how you can make a difference.

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