- I tend to be a worrier and after having a child I had more things to worry about
- I study brain injury in children
- Leading emergency room causes for head injury in children: cycling, football, skateboard/skating
- A 58 g force can occur in boxing, a 103 g force can occur football
- Average concussion 95 g force
- Concussion: change in consciousness--being unconscious not required
- Risk for second concussion greater than first
- NFL study confirms 3 or more concussions increases risk for dementia
- How do we guarantee the safety of our kids? Shows a picture of child surrounded by bubble wrap
- I am trying to decide on allowing my child to play football--I haven't made a decision but we can all do three things
Study Up:learn all you can
Heads Up CDC--A education and prevention focused site that includes:
Concussion in Sports--resources for athletes and coaches
Information on Brain Injury for Physicians--includes link to Acute Concussion Evaluation form (ACE), a guideline for assessment of the athlete
Facebook Page for CDC Heads UP: Provides ongoing education and discussion forum on brain injury awareness
cokidswithbraininjury.com A resource for parents of children with brain injury--particularly in Colorado
Speak Up: talk to coaching staff and state legislature regarding traumatic brain injury
Suit UP: wear a helmet--bike helmets reduce brain impact by 50%
The comment section following this TED presentation notes this presentation was short on research documentation supporting Dr. Gorgens main points. I agree, and I was unable to find any research published by her in a Pub Med search. Nevertheless, this presentation highlights an important public health issue and provides some information resources for parents and clinicians.
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