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Severe Signs and Symptoms of TBI
Injuries in Schools eTraining Slide 6

  • Cognitive Function – extended period of unconsciousness (coma); memory loss; amnesia; inattentiveness
  • Motor function – extremity weakness, impaired coordination and balance
  • Sensation – hearing, vision, impaired perception and touch
  • Emotion – depression, anxiety, aggression, impulse control, personality changes

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Impact of Physical Trauma on Children
Injuries in Schools eTraining Slide 4

Physical trauma can effect a wide variety of people in many ways. Physical trauma can occur in the home or outside the home, in the school or on the playground, and can mean any physical injury sustained during a fall or any other activity.

  • Common causes of injuries include: drowning, falls, fires or burns, poisoning, suffocation, and transportation-related injuries.
  • Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Why Are You Having This Training?
Injuries in Schools eTraining Slide 2

  • New concussion law Education Code Section 49475
  • Education Code 49475 became active on January 1st, 2012.  The role of the athletic trainer regarding concussion management has not changed with this new law.  However, athletes and their parent/guardian must now sign a concussion and head injury information sheet annually prior to the beginning of the season. 

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Diabetes Video: Hyperglycemia
Diabetes eTraining Slide 20

 

 

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Ketoacidosis
Diabetes eTraining Slide 19

What Is Ketoacidosis?

  • Potential life-threatening condition due to buildup of ketones from severe hyperglycemia
  • Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy
  • Develops over hours, or even days
  • #1 reason for hospitalization for children with diabetes
  • Can cause severe dehydration, coma, brain damage, or death

When To Check For Ketones