Question

A 33-year-old presents 3 hours after minor head trauma, GCS 15, no LOC, no vomiting, no amnesia, no skull fracture signs, not on anticoagulants, and age <65. Which strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Apply the Canadian CT Head Rule and forgo CT if no high-risk features

Answer

Obtain head CT for all head trauma

Answer

Use NEXUS Head CT exclusively and avoid CT

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Observe 24 hours with mandatory repeat CT

Answer

Admit for serial neuro checks regardless of CT need

Practice question

A 33-year-old presents 3 hours after minor head trauma, GCS 15, no LOC, no vomiting, no amnesia, no skull fracture signs, not on anticoagulants, and age <65. Which strategy is recommended?