Session Summary:

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) presentation in the Emergency Department requires a swift triage, immediate interventions, and evidence-based pathways and protocols. Join your ED colleagues in an evidenced based, educational session that addresses TBI in a pediatric patient.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • review pathophysiology for TBI.
  • apply evidence and best practice for children presenting with a TBI.
  • apply assessment criteria for relevant for TBI.

Target Audience:

This program is intended for all disciplines of learners who primarily work in the Florida ED: RN, RT, EMT-P, PCT, and APRN. 

Course Director: 

Questions can be directed to Sandra Williams at [email protected]

Lumba-Brown A, Totten A, Kochanek PM. Emergency Department Implementation of the Brain Trauma Foundation's Pediatric Severe Brain Injury Guideline Recommendations. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2020 Apr;36(4):e239-e241. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001903. PMID: 31804428.

Session date: 
01/12/2024 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST
Location: 
Nemours Children's Hospital Florida
6535 Nemours Parkway
ED Conference Room
Orlando, FL 32827
United States
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  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Emergency Medical Services
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

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Faculty List: 
Course Director(s)

Sandra Williams, RN BSN CEN CPEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Chelsea Dickson, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNML, CPEN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.