Acute Head Injury: Recognition and Early Management

UNISON Belfast

This workshop will cover the pathology of the most common head injuries admitted to hospital wards. Key aspects of acute and emergency management  will be discussed.  The second half of the workshop will focus on how to accurately perform and record neurological observations. Under national guidelines neurological observation should only be performed by registered health care practitioners, however unregistered staff are welcome to attend. It may also be of interest to those working in home care or day care who are looking after clients with head injuries.    It will be delivered by Colin Williamson, Head Injury Liaison Nurse.