In this pre-conference session, presenters will discuss pediatric brain injury care across the continuum from intensive care through community living. The first speaker will provide a review of best practices for pediatric brain injury management in the intensive care setting and the general hospital floor. The second speaker will review transdisciplinary rehabilitation assessment and treatment strategies. The third speaker will review coordination among medical and educational teams for community living. Speakers will wrap up the session with case presentations to illustrate pediatric brain injury care across the continuum.

In this pre-conference session, presenters will discuss pediatric brain injury care across the continuum from intensive care through community living. The first speaker will provide a review of best practices for pediatric brain injury management in the intensive care setting and the general hospital floor. The second speaker will review transdisciplinary rehabilitation assessment and treatment strategies. The third speaker will review coordination among medical and educational teams for community living. Speakers will wrap up the session with case presentations to illustrate pediatric brain injury care across the continuum.

In this presentation, the speaker will provide an overview of the session by highlighting key differences in presentation and outcomes of common pediatric brain injury etiologies, summarizing relevant guidelines in brain injury care, and emphasizing the importance of child development in brain injury management. This presenter will also review best practices for pediatric brain injury management in the intensive care setting and the general hospital floor with a focus on delirium assessment and management and approaches to optimize mobilization.

In this presentation, the speaker will review measures developed to assess important markers of recovery, including the Kennedy Krieger Institute Scales. Key prognostic markers to consider in this setting will also be reviewed. Lastly, transdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment strategies, including cognitive rehabilitation methods will be discussed.

In this presentation, the speaker will review strategies to promote cooperation and understanding between medical and educational teams. Various models of care including national demonstration programs that highlight the collaboration between medical and educational providers will also be discussed.