Question

A 36-year-old sustains a head injury with brief LOC and vomiting twice. GCS 15 now, no focal deficit. According to guidance, what is the CT head timing?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 hour

Answer

Within 8 hours

Answer

No CT required

Answer

MRI within 24 hours

Answer

CT only if skull fracture palpable

Practice question

A 36-year-old sustains a head injury with brief LOC and vomiting twice. GCS 15 now, no focal deficit. According to guidance, what is the CT head timing?