2014 Annual Meeting | 7HC.005 - Concussion in the Military and in Sports

Date Friday 05/02/14

Time 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Half-Day Course

Director(s) Jack W. Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to understand the approach to the evaluation of suspected concussion, what options there are for sideline/battlefield evaluation and neurocognitive testing, the role of neurocognitive testing pre-deployment or pre-sports season, management of concussion, and additional detailed knowledge of state-of-the-science of concussion.

CME Available No CME available

Program Tracks Subspecialty in Focus

Recommended Audience Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Interactive, Audience Participation

Event Timeline
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM		Overview and Basic Science of Concussion Jack W. Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM		Sports Concussion Anthony G. Alessi, MD, FAAN
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM		Battlefield Concussion Jack W. Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM		Evaluation of Concussion Using Neurocognitive Testing and Role of Multiple Concussions Michael McCrea, PhD, ABPP
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM		Break
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM		Assessment of Postural Control and Balance Following Concussion Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM		Care for Patients with Acute Concussion and Chronic Symptoms Post-concussion James P. Kelly, MD, FAAN
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM		DoD ICD-9 Coding Guidance for TBI Tara Cozzarelli
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
Jack W. Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN	The institution of Dr. Tsao has received research support from NIH. The institution of Dr. Tsao has received research support from US Army. Dr. Tsao has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Tsao has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Study Section Member with NIH.
Anthony G. Alessi, MD, FAAN	Dr. Alessi has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Colonial Cooperative Care. Dr. Alessi has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for New York Yankees. Dr. Alessi has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Western Sports Foundation. Dr. Alessi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Mohegan Tribe of Indians Department of Athletic Regulation. Dr. Alessi has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Audacy . Dr. Alessi has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Multiple Entities.
James P. Kelly, MD, FAAN	No disclosure on file
Michael McCrea, PhD, ABPP	Dr. McCrea has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Neurotrauma Sciences. The institution of Dr. McCrea has received research support from NIH. The institution of Dr. McCrea has received research support from DoD. The institution of Dr. McCrea has received research support from NCAA. The institution of Dr. McCrea has received research support from NFL. The institution of Dr. McCrea has received research support from CDC. The institution of Dr. McCrea has received research support from Abbott Labs. Dr. McCrea has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD	No disclosure on file
Tara Cozzarelli	No disclosure on file