Assessment of Closed Head Injury

Duration

30-45 minutes.

Group size

Suited to small group participation.

Target audience

Junior medical officers and nursing staff.

Description

This package is designed to highlight the challenges in traumatic brain injury assessment and familiarise the learner with indications and interpretation of advanced imaging.

Learning objectives

• Assessment – history and examination in suspected traumatic brain injury.
• Investigation – imaging interpretation.
• Management – severe traumatic brain injury.
• Procedural skill – GCS and demonstration of localising signs.

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