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Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals: Summary
Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals 3 Contact Hours
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Author Vince Fedorowich
Vince Fedorowich is currently the Latin American Medical Coordinator with the Milwaukee Brewers. Prior to working with the Milwaukee Brewers, he was the Head Athletic Trainer and an Instructor in the Division of Health Sciences at Missouri Valley College. Vince treated and educated student athletes at Missouri Valley College for 8 years. He holds a Master's degree in Education (with an emphasis on Athletic Training) from Old Dominion University and received his Bachelor of Arts while double majoring in Physical Education and Athletic Training from Graceland University. Vince is a Certified Athletic Trainer who possesses a Missouri Athletic Training license. Before Missouri Valley College, Vince traveled extensively throughout North America practicing as an Athletic Trainer in professional hockey, baseball, and the high school setting. Through his experiences and education, he developed interests in the areas of treatment and prevention of lower back injuries and concussion management. Vince is very passionate about helping and educating people, which meshes with his love of sports, making his current position the ideal place for him to practice. Vince is originally from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, but currently resides in Marshall, Missouri with his wife Rina.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • Differentiate the key concepts, history, and epidemiology of concussions • Analyze the anatomy of the brain and the biomechanical forces that cause concussions • Distinguish the common concussion symptoms and how they impact participation in daily and functional activities • Categorize various concussion assessment tools and diagnostic methods
• Recall effective treatment plans for concussion management for patients to appropriately return to play, sport, and occupation • Apply prevention strategies to reduce the risk of concussions • Differentiate the roles of the multidisciplinary team involved in concussion management
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
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CTE correlates with ______ impacts to potentially lead to issues with CTE.
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What is considered a sign of a brain bleed? a. Increasing intensity of a headache b. Unequal size of the pupils bilaterally c. Repeating the same question multiple times d. All of the above When treating an acute concussion, it is important to make sure the patient: a. Stays in a distraction-free environment b. Is not given Ibuprofen due to the NSAID effects c. Stays away from alcohol, drugs, and caffeine due to the chances that it might exacerbate symptoms d. All of the above
a. Concussive b. Cumulative c. Brutal force d. Subconcussive
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When discussing concussion symptoms with a patient post injury, they should ask the question, "How long until I can start doing activity that increases my heart rate?" You should reply: a. Immediately post injury b. 48-72 hours post injury c. When the individual is symptom free d. 7-14 days post injury
ANSWERS: 1: b 2 : c 3 : d 4 : d
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