Question

A 60-year-old man with minor head injury on DOAC (apixaban) has normal CT and stable exam. According to ACEP 2023, what is a safe plan?

Accepted Answer

Shared decision-making; discharge with instructions; no routine repeat CT or admission

Answer

MRI before discharge

Answer

Mandatory admission for 24 hours

Answer

Stop apixaban permanently

Answer

Routine repeat CT at 6 hours for all

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with minor head injury on DOAC (apixaban) has normal CT and stable exam. According to ACEP 2023, what is a safe plan?