PPT-Concussions and Strangulation:

Brain Injuries often Overlooked in Intimate Partner Violence Eve M Valera PhD Assistant Professor Harvard Medical School Research Scientist Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatric Neuroscience Program . What’s the big deal?. Carla Bystricky, MD. Pediatrician at Parkview Whitley . Some facts about concussions:. Football has the highest number of concussions per year BUT girls have a higher concussion rate in similar sports (example girl soccer players get more concussions than boy soccer players). Information, Statistics, Issues and Next Steps. International Concussion Summit – Presenters. Dr. Scott Delaney . Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine, McGill University, and Montreal . Alouettes. Should Richie play football?. Christina Smith Paul MD, FAQSM. Primary Care & Sports Medicine. Student Health Service. University of Pennsylvania. Concussions are not a new phenomenon, but they certainly have been getting a lot of attention in the news in the past few years.   High profile professional athletes and former athletes have started to come forward and speak about their experiences with this injury and its (sometimes) prolonged and profound effect on their respective futures. The heightened awareness about this important injury has led to a boom in marketing efforts: both from an injury prevention standpoint and a diagnosis standpoint, with inconsistent evidence that these efforts are successful.  Education about the injury remains the most important tool in preventing bad outcomes. Come learn a bit more about concussion, help clarify some myths, and hear how we take care of our concussed students here at Penn. Tyler Kohmetscher . Definition. A concussion is a type of . traumatic . brain injury that . is . caused by a blow to the . head . Kevin Avilla . DPT, ATC, CSCS. My Background. Clinical Doctorate Physical Therapy – Northeastern University. MS in Exercise Science UMASS-Amherst. BS in Athletic Training - Northeastern University. Information for Victims of Strangulation PEI Family Violence Prevention Services Inc. PO Box 964 Charlottetown PE, C1A 7M4 fvps.ca If you have symptoms, please go to the nearest medical clinic, emerg Erin . Caffrey. , PA-C, ATC. Surf Pediatrics and Medicine. “Traumatic induced alteration of mental status that may or may not include the loss of consciousness” . -American Medial Society. Avoid referring to concussions as “getting your bell rung. The Parents. James Cocivera. What is a Concussion?. Brain injury. Moves, hits inner skull wall. Brain function affected briefly. ??. Are Concussions Serious?. Every concussion is serious. Could be life threating if untreated. Laughon. , PhD, RN, FAAN. Associate Professor. University of Virginia School of Nursing. Strangulation Statute. § 18.2-51.6- Strangulation of another; penalty . “Any person who, without consent, impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person, resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person is guilty of strangulation, a Class 6 felony.” . MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING and STANDARDS COMMISSION. JANUARY, 2017. Every day law enforcement agencies across the country receive a . constant . stream of 911 domestic violence calls where victims . report being . 3. rd. World Conference of Women’s Shelters,. The Hague, Netherlands. Morag McLean RN. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Are you asking The Question?. Saving a life is simple . – . ask . The . Question. Prosecuting Strangulation Cases Casey Gwinn, Esq. Prosecutors … We need you to lead us forward … Thank you, Sherry Clester – Pinellas County, Florida Audit the Cases in Your Community January 2015 - September 2015 out of 197 arrests for strangulation, only 25 cases were filed as strangulation,   SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH CARES http://www.shoppersmap.typepad.com/ Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP, FIFEM, FAEMS Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Care Services Division County of San Robert Jones, M.D. . Medical Director. UNC Charlotte Student Health Center. Objectives. Identify common signs and symptoms of concussion. Become familiar with . the. . potential impact . of concussion on .