(Private) Demystifying Traumatic Brain Injury for Washington Defender’s Association
This is a 60-minute presentation that begins with the definition of traumatic brain injury and
then goes into the different types of brain injuries and their causes.
This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the injuries that
encompass a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury. This purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a basic understanding of Traumatic Brain Injury and it’s sequalae. Sample cases of Traumatic Brain Injury will be discussed throughout the presentation.
Highlights (5-10 minutes each section)
• Basic definitions related to Traumatic Brain Injury
• Mechanisms of Injury related to Traumatic Brain Injury
• Types of injuries seen with Traumatic Brain Injury
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• How to apply this to our practice
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the attendee will:
1. Be familiar with the definition of Traumatic Brain Injury and the injuries seen with it.
2. Be familiar with the mechanisms of injury associated with Traumatic Brain Injury.
3. Be able to apply the new knowledge regarding TBI to area of practice.
Speakers
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Merriam Young, MS RN CCRN TCRNForensic Nurse ExpertMerriam has been a nurse for 25 years, 16 of which include care of trauma patients, and the last 9 years in Surgical ICU. The last nine years she has worked in the Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Stanford University Medical Center. Merriam has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s in Nursing from San Jose State University. She has a certificate in Forensic Nursing from the University of California in Riverside. She is a certified critical care nurse and a trauma certified nurse. Merriam has completed the four-day Advanced Strangulation Course and has reviewed multiple strangulation, assault, DUI, domestic violence, and homicide cases. Merriam has been qualified to testify on strangulation, blunt force trauma, traumatic brain injury and acceptable medical practice for blood draws.
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MS RN CCRN TCRN
