Starting on:
May 14, 2025
Ending on:
May 14, 2025
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Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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May 14, 2025
Ending on:
May 14, 2025
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Starting on:
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
Ending on:
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
Definitions: Head trauma – Any trauma to the scalp, skull/brain Head Injury – Head trauma with any neurological deficit or change in level of consciousness Traumatic brain injury – Is a non degenerative, non congenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, possibly leading to permanent/temporary impairment of cognitive, physical and psychosocial functions, with an associated diminished or altered state of consciousness
Objectives
Management:
ABCDE
Prevention of Secondary brain injury
Prevention and management of raised ICP
Surgical Management
Airway and C- Spine immobilization:
If C- Spine injury is suspected, use jaw thrust maneuver – fingers placed on the angles of the jaw and lift upwards. Displace the tongue and relieve any obstruction
Suctioning – Secretions, blood, vomit and debris
Breathing: Oxygen, consider Tracheal intubation
Circulation:
Apply direct pressure to external bleeding site
Establish IV access, and take samples
Presenters
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Dr.
Tiffany Kendi
Dr.