What are the main driving recommendations for the summer traffic operation?

Sleep at least seven hours, leave early, respect speed limits, avoid alcohol and mobile distractions, stay hydrated, stop every two hours, maintain cabin temperature around 24ºC, and consider caffeinated drinks to prevent fatigue.

Why is extra caution needed during summer road departures?

Higher traffic volumes during summer departures increase accident risk; crashes can cause traumatic brain injuries that lead to acquired brain injury and long-term sequelae, so extra precautions reduce fatalities and severe outcomes.

When and where is the seminar on driving after brain injury?

The seminar takes place on October 15, 2019 at Hospital Beata María Ana, Auditorium of the Provincial House, Calle Vaquerías 7, Madrid.

What is the objective of the seminar on driving after brain injury?

To examine clinical, legal and training aspects of driving after brain injury, advise patients and families about limitations, and support rehabilitation professionals in restoring driving capacity.

How can attendees register and pay for the seminar?

Pay €20 by bank transfer to ES16 2038 1163 1560 0001 3041 (BANKIA), then email secretariaudc.hbma@hospitalarias.es with full name, DNI, address, qualifications, workplace, phone, and proof of payment.

Who should attend the seminar on driving after brain injury?

Neurorehabilitation professionals, physicians, driving assessment specialists, patients, caregivers, and professionals involved in road safety or driving retraining.

Conference on driving after brain injury

Call for caution in the face of the 2016 Summer Special Traffic Operation in Spain. The first phase of the 2016 Summer Special Traffic Operation begins today in Spain. In this Departure Operation, the DGT expects between July 1 and 3 4 million journeys and at NeuronUP we want to make a special call for caution on the road so you can enjoy your holiday destination.

Every year dozens of people die in traffic accidents, but they are not the only victims. The asphalt also leaves many serious victims; many suffer traumatic brain injuries that result in sequelae in the form of acquired brain injury, so it is vital to take extra precautions at this time of year.

Driving recommendations

Sleep a minimum of 7 hours the previous day.
Leave with plenty of time and avoid the times of day with the greatest congestion.
Respect speed limits while driving.
Never drink alcohol while driving,
Stay refreshed: you can combine water with juices or refreshing drinks that, in addition to hydrating you, help improve your levels of attention.
Drink caffeinated beverages to prevent fatigue.
Maintain an appropriate temperature, around 24ºC.
Stop every two hours or 200 km to stretch your legs and regain strength.
Avoid distractions while driving such as the use of mobile phones which increases the likelihood of an accident fourfold.
Try not to handle devices such as the music system or the navigation system.

We remind you that the important thing is to arrive!

Seminar on driving after brain injury

Hospital Beata María Ana will hold on October 15 in Madrid a seminar on driving after brain injury.

Objective of the seminar on driving after brain injury

Driving is one of the instrumental activities of daily living that we identify with our autonomy and freedom. The sequelae resulting from a brain injury can interfere with this ability, which implies a special responsibility for neurorehabilitation professionals.

At a social level we must collaborate with road safety by advising patients and families about the limitations derived from the sequelae; in our role as rehabilitation professionals we are committed to the recovery of the lost capacity.

This seminar examines the clinical, legal and training aspects surrounding driving after a brain injury.

Program

09:00 Distribution of documentation.
09:30 Presentation of the Seminar.
- Sister Carmen Martín. Counselor of Centers, HHSCJ, Province of Spain.
- Ms. Olga Ginés. Managing Director, Hospital Beata María Ana.
- Representative of the DGT.
09:45-11:15 Panel 1: Sequelae of ABI that impact the ability to drive.
- Moderator: Mr. José Antonio Larraz. Director of the Care and Education Area, HHSCJ, Province of Spain.
- Sensory disturbances and epilepsy. Mr. Juan Pablo Romero. Neurologist, Hospital Beata María Ana.
- Cognitive performance in driving. Mr. Leandro Di Stasi. UGR. Research Institute CIMCYC.
- Motor disability affecting the ability to drive. Ms. Paulina Oliva. Specialist physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hospital Beata María Ana.
11:15-12:15 Panel 2: Legislation and assessment by evaluation
centers.
- Moderator: Mr. J.I. Quemada. Director of the Menni Brain Injury Network.
- Spanish legal framework affecting driving after a brain lesion. Ms. Elena Valdés. Physician, DGT.
- The assessment of the ability to drive after an ABI. Mr. Enrique Miravet. Spanish Society of Traffic Medicine .

12:15—12:45. Coffee.
12:45-14:30 Panel 3: Retraining for driving after an ABI.
- Moderator: Mr. Marcos Ríos. Coordinator, Brain Injury Unit, Hospital Beata María Ana.
- Experience with driving simulators, scope of practice. Mr. Álvaro Bilbao. Neuropsychologist CEADAC.
- Personal experience. Mr. Enrique Criado. FEDACE.
- Adaptations and retraining of driving for people with disabilities. Mr. José María Andrés and Ms. Iratxe Andrés. Autoescuela Irrintzi.
A lunch will then be served.