A 10-year-old with a minor head injury has a brief LOC but GCS is 15 on arrival. No other risk factors. According to NICE which is correct next step...

Question

A 10-year-old with a minor head injury has a brief LOC but GCS is 15 on arrival. No other risk factors. According to NICE which is correct next step

Accepted Answer

Observe for at least 2 hours and do a CT if new symptoms develop

Answer

Immediate CT for all head injuries

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MRI head within 1 hour

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Discharge immediately without advice

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Suture scalp wound only

Emergency medicine & Acute presentations — UKMLA MCQ