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, F�鶹��ýӳ��

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, F�鶹��ýӳ��
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM		Why Should You Care About Concussion Pathophysiology? Christopher Giza, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��
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, F�鶹��ýӳ��
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, F�鶹��ýӳ��

Faculty Disclosures
Vernon B. Williams, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��	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, F�鶹��ýӳ��	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, F�鶹��ýӳ��	Dr. Giza has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Medical Network Speakers Bureau. 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. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Advisory Board with Major League Soccer that is relevant to �鶹��ýӳ�� interests or activities. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Advisory Board with National Basketball Association that is relevant to �鶹��ýӳ�� interests or activities. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Consultant with United States Soccer Federation that is relevant to �鶹��ýӳ�� interests or activities. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Co-founder & Advisor with Symptomwise that is relevant to �鶹��ýӳ�� interests or activities.
Kevin E. Crutchfield, MD	Dr. Crutchfield has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Ryan,Ryan and Deluca.
Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��	Dr. Kutcher has nothing to disclose.
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 .