So vital is the central nervous system to the wellbeing of the human body that even small changes or damage to parts of the system can result in profoundly life-altering effects.
This program focuses on acute injuries to the brain. Beginning with a brief discussion of increased intracranial pressure and cerebral edema, both of which are common in brain pathologies, it describes traumatic brain injuries and stroke.
After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify and brain injuries including:
~ Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
~ Cerebral edema
~ Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
~ Concussions
~ Skull fractures
~ Hematomas
~ Stroke
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