Download Program - Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation

Tuesday Scientific Program
Neurocritical Care: Brain Death Special Interest Group
Chairs: Jeanne Teitelbaim, CNS & Draga Jichici, CNS
6:00 - 8:00 Gatineau Room
During this course there will be a 20 minute lecture on the concept and determination of brain death. This is
followed by a simulation center where the participant is asked to determine if the simulation patient meets the
criteria of brain death. After reviewing the history, the imaging and the laboratory data, the participant goes
through the steps of the clinical determination of brain death on a model patient. This is a 15 minute station,
followed by immediate feedback. While waiting for their turn, participants will have a presentation of several
case histories with discussion.
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Understand the concept of brain death
• Diagnose brain death in adults and children
• Properly examine the comatose patient
Target Audience: Neurologist – Adult | Neurologist – Child | Neurosurgeon | Resident | Internist – Emergency
physician - Intensivist
Learning Formats: Lecture/plenary method | Case presentations | Simulation with hands-on demonstration
Learner Level: Basic
CanMED Roles: Medical Expert | Communicator | Scholar | Professional
This course is offered in English only.
Simulation component will be offered in French and English.
Access the online evaluation for this course via QR Code or URL
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/13sig2
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation • 48th Annual Congress • Montreal, Quebec • June 12-14, 2013 • Pre-Congress June 11
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