Tennessee Emergency Medical Services for Children

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Hello, I am sending new information at the beginning of this email regarding follow up information from this weekend�s Update in Acute and Emergency Care Pediatrics conference. The presentations that were sent by email last Thursday are also included. Information from Paula Denslow: As a follow up from Dr. Gioia's presentation at the PEM conference, this is the information regarding the Concussion Recognition & Response App he referred to. If possible, please share this with the conference attendees, many people were asking. Thank you also for hosting a fantastic conference! I am sure your hard work was very much appreciated by everyone. The Concussion Recognition & Response� app is a new tool that helps coaches and parents recognize whether an individual is exhibiting/reporting the signs and symptoms of a suspected concussion. The app allows a coach or parent to respond quickly and appropriately to this potentially serious medical situation. In less than 5 minutes, the user can complete a checklist of possible signs and/or symptoms to determine whether to remove the child from play and the need for further medical examination. The app allows users to record pertinent information regarding a child with a suspected concussion and share that information via e-mail with health care professionals; it also provides a system for post-injury follow-up. With answers to Frequently Asked Questions for parents and coaches, this tool is an invaluable guide for learning about concussions. http://www4.parinc.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductID=CRR_APP **Please note that the Tennessee Disability Coalition (TDC) and Project BRAIN, a program of TDC are sharing this information as an educational resource and are not responsible for the content. This app is not to be used in place of seeking medical attention. Paula