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Deborah A Mulligan, MD FAAP FACEP

This report presents data and implications regarding traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Florida, with a focus on Broward County. TBIs can range from mild to severe, impacting millions annually. Children are particularly vulnerable, with thousands experiencing hospitalizations and emergency visits due to TBI. Safety measures like seat belts, helmets, and early intervention are crucial to prevent and manage TBIs. The economic burden of TBIs is significant, highlighting the need for awareness and intervention strategies.

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Deborah A Mulligan, MD FAAP FACEP

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  1. Traumatic Brain Injury in Florida:Statewide Needs Assessment Data & Implications for Broward County Deborah A Mulligan, MD FAAP FACEP Institute for Child Health Policy, DirectorProfessor Pediatrics, COM Barry Nierenberg, PhD ABPP Associate Professor Center for Psychological Studies

  2. Traumatic Brain Injury • Cause: • Blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. • The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. Approximately 1.4 million people sustain a TBI each year in the United States

  3. The Problem Among children ages 0 to 14 years, TBI results in an estimated: • 2,685 deaths; • 37,000 hospitalizations; and • 435,000 emergency department visits. CDC estimates 5.3 million Americans currently have long-term orlifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI.

  4. Children safety • The goal – Create a safe surrounding • Road & Environmental # Seat Belts # Helmets # Pedestrian safety # Home safety # Strangers # Online predators

  5. Early Intervention • Over 1.4 Million Americans suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year • That's 1 TBI every 21 SECONDS • 50,000 people die as a result of their brain injury • 90,000 suffer a permanent life-long disability • Conservatively, TBI's cost the U.S. Economy over $56.3 Billion annually No known cure.

  6. Rambam Health Care Campus: 1000 beds (A+P) Level 1 Trauma C. Biggest TC (~35%) Referral Center: 10 Peripheral hosp. IDF Palestinian Authority UN USA 6th Fleet

  7. Second Lebanon War, August 6, 2006

  8. Haifa – Bus 37 March 5, 2003 18 killed (9 Kids) > 30 wounded

  9. Terror - death toll 2000-2008 Total – 1141 dead (70% civilians) <17y – 123 dead (11%) >6600 wounded * From Sep 29, 2000 ** Until March 31, 2008 http://www.shabak.gov.il

  10. Thank You www.nova.edu/ichp

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