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INJURY SUCKS. Reality from the frontline. No Bull Sh *t. SURVEY: Have you ever received medical care for an injury in an Emergency Department (or know someone who has)?. SURVEY: Where are teens likely to be injured? A. At work B. On the road C. Sport and recreation. Types of injuries.
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INJURY SUCKS. Reality from the frontline. No Bull Sh*t.
SURVEY: Have you ever received medical care for an injury in an Emergency Department (or know someone who has)?
SURVEY: Where are teens likely to be injured? A. At work B. On the road C. Sport and recreation
Types of injuries ACUTE, CHRONIC and TRAUMATIC
Further investigation: • What were some of the key factors that contributed to Rowan’s death? • Is there anything that could have been done differently that might have prevented Rowan’s death? • What could you do if a friend told you they might have a concussion just before a big game at school?
Top 3 causes of traumatic brain injury at Sunnybrook • Falls • Motor Vehicle Collision • Pedestrian incidents 2017-2018
Brain injury prevention strategies: 2017-2018
Top 4 causes of spinal cord injury at Sunnybrook • Falls • Motor vehicle collision • Struck by thrown, projected or falling object • Gun shot 2017-2018
Wrap up: • Three categories of injuries • Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries • Prevention strategies