Fundamentals in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Course

Fundamentals in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury course is a joint initiative of Brain Trauma Foundation and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. This online course aims to educate trauma care providers about the key evidence-based recommendations of the TBI guidelines. The Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines have consistently shown to reduce TBI mortality by 50%. The course content includes initial patient assessment, helpful resources, the adult severe Guidelines for the Management of Severe TBI, 4th Edition; the SIBICC algorithms; and pearls of surgical management, as well as an international perspective. The course will be of interest to all clinicians who care for trauma patients, providing learners with current best evidence practices for patients with severe TBI.

Module Sections

• Initial Patient Assessment
• Overview of Guidelines and Resources
• Adult Severe TBI Guidelines
• The SIBICC Algorithms
• Surgical Management
• International Perspective

Course Objectives

After successfully completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Summarize current best practices in traumatic brain injury care

• Describe the importance of early identification for good outcomes

• Analyze relevant physician contributions in research and prevention

• Recognize knowledge gained with questions at the end of each section, and the final module

Register

Register for the course by selecting which credit and pricing option fits your needs

• CME Course
• Certificate of Completion Course

Contact

For any questions about the Traumatic Brain Injury Guidelines course, contact us at traumaeducation@facs.org. Bulk discounts are available.

About the Brain Trauma Foundation

Since its founding in 1986, Brain Trauma Foundation has worked toward a vision of improving the outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injuries. The Foundation does this through the development of best-in-class, evidence-based guidelines, groundbreaking research partnerships, and educational outreach.

Acknowledgments

BTF TBI Planning/Development Committee

• Eileen M. Bulger, MD, FACS
• Jamshid Ghajar, MD, PhD, FACS
• Gregory Hawryluk, MD, PhD

BTF TBI Authors

• Eric Sribnick, MD, FACS
• Jamie S. Ullman, MD, FACS
• Eve Tsai, MD, PhD, FRCSC, CIP
• Alan Hoffer, MD
• Andres Rubiano, MD, PhD
• Anthony Figaji, MD