Advances in the Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury: What is new? What is hot?
Friday, November 3rd  8:30-9:30
Speakers: Dr. Michael Fehlings, Staff Physiatrist, St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital - Sunnybrook

Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
  • Describe the role and timing of surgical intervention for acute spinal cord injury and the concept of "Time is Spine"
  • Describe the revised guidelines on the role of methylprednisolone in the management of acute spinal cord injury
  • List current trials of neuroprotective agents with a particular emphasis on the sodium-glutamate blocker riluzole
  • Explain current and planned trials of regenerative therapeutics including neural stem cells, bioengineered scaffolds and the Rho Inhibitor VX-210

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1. Please rate the session:

 
The session met my expectations.
The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality.
There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation.
I gained new knowledge and skills.
The session was free from commercial bias.

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2. Please rate the speaker:

 
The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience.
The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic.
The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested).
The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation.

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3. As a result of attending this session I am planning to:

  Yes No
a) Discuss the session with my colleagues.
b) Pursue additional learning activities.
c) Complete a Personal Learning Project.
d) Not change my practice.
e) Change my practice.

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4. Please explain the change you are planning to make or the learning you plan to complete (if applicable):

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5. Other comments/suggestions/topics for future meetings:

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