Episode 70: The Neurologist’s Perspective on Concussion Management with Michael Rippee, MD
The medical management of concussion is advancing and SLPs have a role to play in addressing the cognitive symptoms. Dr. Michael Rippee specializes in concussion management with his work in sports neurology. Dr. Rippee provides insight to neurology’s role in the care progression of a patient with a concussion and how our two fields collaborate to address the patient’s symptoms. Join Leigh Ann & Michael as they discuss expectations and symptom management in the care of a patient after experiencing a concussion.
topics covered:
Description of a concussion and demographics of groups with highest chances of experiencing a concussion.
Run down of medical professionals involved in concussion management
Typical concussion symptoms (physical, emotional, and cognitive)
How working w/ concussion differs from stroke, encephalopathy, or delirium.
Cross-discipline collaboration in patient care
A neurologist’s typical care progression for a patient with a concussion.
3 key elements a neurologist wants to see in every SLP’s report.
Resources to dig deeper:
Resources from the CDC on Traumatic Brain Injury basics
American Academy of Neurologist - sports concussion resources
Kansas Sports Concussion Partnership
Dr. Michael Rippee attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated in 2007. He attended neurology residency at the University of Kansas and then completed a 1 year fellowship in vascular neurology. He also developed interest in concussion during the final years of residency. He spent the first few years of his career working with the stroke and inpatient services at the University of Kansas Health System as well as seeing concussion patients in clinic. In summer, 2018 he turned his focus entirely to concussion and sports neurology. He has worked with all levels of athletes and sees a wide range of patients. He is active in research in many areas related to concussion. He is an avid sports fan and has a beautiful family that he loves spending time with.
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