AIMS
To be able to care effectively for those with Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what Alcohol-Related Brain Damage is
- Be aware of the causes of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- Recognise the symptoms of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- Be aware of the medical conditions that can lead to Korsakoff's
- Know how Korsakoff's is treated
- Understand what Wernicke's Encephalopathy is
- Recognise the symptoms of Wernicke's Encephalopathy
- Know how Wernicke's Encephalopathy is treated
- Be aware of the medication commonly prescribed to those with Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- Be aware of the complications of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- Understand how to provide effective care for those with Alcohol Related Brain Damage
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- What is Alcohol-Related Brain Damage?
- Statistics
- Causes
- Symptoms
Alcoholic Dementia
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Korsakoff's
- What is Korsakoff's?
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Treatment of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- Detoxification
- Medication
- Prognosis
- Complications
Wernicke's Encephalopathy
- What is Wernicke's Encephalopathy?
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Caring for those with Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
- Arrivals
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Abstinence
- Memory Loss
- Daily Tasks
- Mental Capacity
