INJURY SUCKS Reality from the frontline No Bull

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. C. Sport and recreation

Types of injuries ACUTE, CHRONIC and TRAUMATIC

The Brain

Further investigation: 1. What were some of the key factors that contributed to Rowan’s death? 2. Is there anything that could have been done differently that might have prevented Rowan’s death? 3. What could you do if a friend told you they might have a concussion just before a big game at school?

Case Study: Rowan Stringer

Catastrophic Brain Injury

Top 3 causes of traumatic brain injury at Sunnybrook 1. 2. 3. Falls Motor Vehicle Collision Pedestrian incidents 2017 -2018

Brain injury prevention strategies: Injury Type PREVENTION STRATEGIES Falls ? Motor vehicle collision ? Pedestrian incidents ? 2017 -2018

The Spinal Cord

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries: Complete vs Incomplete

Top 4 causes of spinal cord injury at Sunnybrook 1. 2. 3. 4. Falls Motor vehicle collision Struck by thrown, projected or falling object Gun shot 2017 -2018

Spinal cord injury prevention strategies: Injury Type PREVENTION STRATEGIES Falls ? Motor vehicle collision ? Struck by, thrown, projected or falling object ? Gun shot ? 2017 -2018

Life AFTER spinal cord injury

Wrap up: 1. 2. 3. Three categories of injuries Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Prevention strategies