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Traumatic Brain Injury Course is organized by CEUfast, Inc.

Expiration Date: October 8, 2022

Description:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability. In the United States, TBIs affect 1.7 million people every year and is responsible for about 40% of all deaths from acute injuries.1 Annually, 200,000 victims of TBIs need hospitalization, and 1.74 million people need at least one day off of work after a TBI.2 It is estimated that 3.2 million Americans are living with a disability from TBI. TBI is the leading cause of long-term disability in children and young adults worldwide.

TBI is a sudden trauma that damages the brain. Damage is either focal, in one area, or diffuse. When the head hits an object, and the skull does not break, the injury is considered a closed head injury. When the skull breaks and the object penetrates brain tissue, the injury is considered a penetrating injury. About 75% of TBIs are mild. Repeated TBIs over a while can lead to multiple problems such as cumulative cognitive or neurological deterioration.

Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
• List three common causes of a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• List three risk factors for (TBI).
• Outline the clinical characteristics of a TBI.
• List three medical complications associated with TBI.
• Identify two diagnostic tests for TBI patients.
• Differentiate treatment options in the care of TBI patients.
• Recognize the immediate symptoms of a concussion.
• Recognize the long-standing complications of a concussion.