• Presenter:
  • • Anna Ledgerwood, MD, FACS
      • Professor of Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
      • Detroit Receiving Hospital – former Trauma Medical Director for over 20 years

• This break-out session will provide an overview of the importance of accurately using the Glasgow Coma Score and a baseline neurological assessment in the care of trauma patients. The speaker will also discuss the importance of early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal cord injuries. Multiple examples of head and spinal cord injuries will be presented to emphasize the importance of the history and physical exam in early detection and preventing errors in management.

• Objectives:
  1. Emphasize the accurate assessment of the Glasgow Coma Score and its importance.
  2. Identify the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord injuries.

Tuesday, February 9, 2023 – 1:00-2:00 PM – BREAK-OUT #1

Presenter Slides: A. Ledgerwood

• Additional Resources for Learners:
  • Glasgow Coma Scale – How to Use
  • Updated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Guideline for Adults – CDC
  • Management of acute moderate and severe traumatic brain injury – UpToDate
  • Early Management of Spinal Cord Injury: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.