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Module 7: Head Injuries

Segment 3: Concussion

Websites

TBI & Concussion
Mild TBI & Concussion (The Shepherd Center)
TBI Serum Biomarkers
A discussion of biomarker lab tests for the evaluation of traumatic brain injury. (The Trauma Pro)
i-STAT ALINITY
Manufacturer's website for the i-STAT Alinity bedside brain biomarker assessment device. (Abbott)
The Brainscope
Manufacturer's website with information about the Brainscope, a non-invasive point-of-care device to assess patients with brain bleeds and concussions. (brainscope.com)
Mild TBI Prevention
CDC website with tips for preventing mild traumatic brain injury. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA))
HEADS UP to Reduce Concussions
HEADS UP for Athletic Trainers: an online educational program to reduce concussion incidence with links to related training. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA))
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
Information about post-concussion syndrome. (Concussion Foundation)
Concussion Unpacked
A website with information on Concussion, with links to current guidelines and ongoing research. (Brain Trauma Foundation)

Guidelines

Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
A summary of the 2021 guidelines from the Veterans Affairs (USA) for the management of mild traumatic brain injury. You must sign in to view the content, but access is free. (Lippincott NursingCenter)
Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults
The 2023 American College of Emergency Physicians recommendations for the management of mild traumatic brain injury in adults. Includes links to related topics. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA))
Living Concussion Guidelines
A clinical practice guideline for adults with prolonged symptoms related to concussion. (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation)
WHO Mortality Database

A searchable database for global mortality statistics. (World Health Organization)

Injuries and violence

The incidence and impact of intentional and unintentional injuries across the age spectrum. (World Health Organization)

Provincial Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Report Card

Links to a variety of statistics related to the care of patients with traumatic brain injury in the Canadian Provinces. (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation)