Evaluation and Management of Concussion in Pediatric Patients

$20.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

Concussions are head injuries that are caused by a traumatic biomechanical force. The symptoms of concussion are primarily the result of functional disturbances, not structural injuries, and may include headache, dizziness, changes in mood or behavior, and changes in sleep patterns. Despite increased awareness of the injury, concussion remains under-reported and under-diagnosed. Diagnosis of a concussion is based largely on the presence of clinical symptoms; there is no quantitative test for concussion. Neuroimaging is considered to be overused in the acute evaluation of concussions since imaging technologies, such as CT, cannot diagnose concussion: CT can only identify more serious injuries, such as hemorrhages or contusions. In the future, serum biomarkers may be helpful in stratifying patients at increased risk of related injuries or complications from concussion.

About the Course Author

Dr. Gibson is a pharmacist and medical writer and editor. She trained as a hospital pharmacist specializing in internal medicine and acute care. She is also the author of clinical textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and continuing education programs for the medical community, and she is a leading contributor to award-winning healthcare blogs and websites.

Jennifer L. Gibson, PharmD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

1.00HOURS

This activity is approved for credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) until 6/1/2022.
Approved by the ASRT for Category A+ continuing education credit
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ASRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Radiation technologists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-RAD20
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-03-15
Expiration Date:

2021-03-31
Learning Objectives:

Apply the Glasgow Coma Scale to the assessment of concussion; Describe the scenarios when the use of CT would be appropriate in the management of concussion for pediatric patients; Explain why rest is an important component of concussion recovery protocols ; List the signs and symptoms of a concussion
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.