2014 Annual Meeting | 5HC.003 - Sports Concussion and Other Mild Concussive Injuries

Date Wednesday 04/30/14

Time 02:00 PM - 06:00 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) Vernon B. Williams, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to: accurately and appropriately diagnose concussion; institute appropriate and clinically useful diagnostic tests when indicated; provide state-of-the-art management of concussed athletes and individuals; make safe and appropriate return to play, school, work, and life decisions; and educate athletes, non-health care professionals, and other health care practitioners on key issues related to concussion.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Systems-based Practice

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

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic

Event Timeline
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM		Introduction and Review of the Landscape Vernon B. Williams, MD, FAAN
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM		Why Should You Care About Concussion Pathophysiology? Christopher Giza, MD, FAAN
02:45 PM - 03:15 PM		Sideline Evaluation of Concussion Kevin E. Crutchfield, MD
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM		Diagnostic Testing in Concussion Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, FAAN
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM		Symptom Management and Return to Play/Work/Life Tad D. Seifert, MD
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM		Questions and Answers
04:45 PM - 06:00 PM		Clinical Case Workshop: Is It a Concussion? Anthony G. Alessi, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Vernon B. Williams, MD, FAAN	Dr. Williams has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Vernon B. Williams, MD Inc..
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.
Christopher Giza, MD, FAAN	Dr. Giza has stock in Highmark Interactive. The institution of Dr. Giza has received research support from UCLA: Brain Injury Research Center, Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, Easton Clinic for Brain Health. Dr. Giza has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Kevin E. Crutchfield, MD	No disclosure on file
Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, FAAN	Dr. Kutcher has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for National Basketball Association.
Tad D. Seifert, MD	Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Amgen Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals . Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Supernus Pharmaceuticals . Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals . Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Novartis Pharmaceuticals .