You will be learning about some acute neurological conditions, namely coma, trauma and cerebrovascular disorders. All of these are extremely common conditions in neurological practice; hopefully you will find yourself better equipped to deal with them once you have worked through this Unit. We will start by going over some principles of anatomy and physiology relevant to both of these disorders and then consider the epidemiology, clinical features and management of each of these in turn.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 07 Cerebrovascular disease, trauma and coma
The aim of this section is to consider key developmental, anatomical and physiological features of the cerebral vascular system and the main pathological processes affecting this.
In this section you will apply some of the principles you covered in Section 1 and consider how apply them to Arterial Ischaemic Stroke (AIS) in childhood. We will be looking at:
- Aetiological factors and how to make the diagnosis of AIS
- How to investigate and manage the child with AIS
By the end of this section you will be able to identify key features relating to the diagnosis and management of childhood cerebral venous thrombosis.
In this section you will learn about the clinical features, investigation and outcome of stroke in the perinatal period.
By the end of this section you will have an understanding of the clinical presentation, aetiology, investigation and management of non-traumatic intracranial haemorrhage and vascular malformations in childhood.
In this section you will learn about physiological, clinical and legal issues related to disorders of consciousness.
In this section you will consider the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of non-accidental head injury in children (NAHI), including legal aspects.
In this section you will learn about the mechanisms and treatment of traumatic brain injury and its secondary consequences.
By the end of this section you will understand the evidence behind rehabilitation after ABI and the importance of multidisciplinary, goal-based rehabilitation approaches. This section will seek to build upon concepts and practice of rehabilitation which were covered briefly in the introductory Unit 0.
COURSE DELIVERY
The course is accessed via a dedicated website. On acceptance of your application, we will provide you with a username and password to access the website.
Each Unit is split into smaller Sections (see Course Content for details). For each section, you will download a zip file containing an Activity document and reference papers.
The Activity document leads you through each section, providing work-based activities for you to complete. You may choose to work through the Activity document on your computer or print off the materials so that you can work on a hard copy.
Each activity is designed to lead you through the topic. Sometimes an activity will ask you to read a paper and then answer questions. Other times it will ask you to consider a case. A Commentary follows each activity, to check your learning. For most units there are also a number of lectures to watch.
You will have access to the unit for 3-years from the date of enrolment. We would hope that you will work through it at a rate that is right for you, maintaining a balance between momentum and enjoyment..
CERTIFICATION
As you complete the Activity document for each section, send it by email to the BPNA. Once it has been reviewed, we will provide a certificate of Continuing Professional Development. You can download this from your BPNA personal account.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Consultant and trainee:
- Paediatric Neurologists
- Paediatricians
- Emergency medicine doctors*
*We are currently putting together an 'Acute neurology' (Unit 13), aimed at Emergency doctors. This Unit will contain sections from throughout the distance learning course, which are particularly relevant to those working in acute settings. We anticipate this will be ready in summer 2020.
ENROL
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