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OBJECTIVES
This is part of the free BPNA weekly webinar lecture series delivered by Consultant members on Thursday afternoons at 3pm-4pm.
There is no fee to attend, however you will need to book.
PROGRAMME
Please note that bookings will close from 14.00 on Thursday 13 August 2020.
This lecture will be on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 3-4pm:
Dr Omar Khwaja, Honorary Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Royal London Hospital
Disorders of consciousness in children
Disorders of consciousness in children reflect varying levels of impairment of two key components of consciousness: arousal and awareness. Coma is an acute, life-threatening emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and intervention to preserve life and brain function. In this webinar we will cover the following topics: Definitions of disorders of consciousness including coma Aetiology, neuroanatomy and pathophysiology Diagnosis Management Determination of brain death in children Prognosis Ethical and legal issues
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This lecture series is primarily aimed at paediatric neurology trainees, however all trainees and Consultants are very welcome to attend.
MAPPING TO GENERAL PAEDIATRIC COMPETENCIES
Distance Learning students - the following would complement this lecture:
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