Shaken Minds: Unraveling Traumatic Brain Injury Through Case Studies

Session Summary

This session goes beyond the clinical definitions to explore traumatic brain injury (TBI) through the lens of real-world studies, offering a human-centered approach to understanding its short- and long-term consequences. We examine a range of TBIs through detailed patient stories that illustrate the diversity of injury mechanisms, symptoms trajectories and recovery outcomes. By weaving together clinical data, neuroanatomy and personal narratives, this session highlights the critical importance of early detection and individualized treatment.

Objectives

Describe one cause of epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
List two signs and symptoms of epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
State one treatment option for epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Topics Neurology

Population Adult

Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.