A 75‑year‑old man with minor head trauma takes no anticoagulants, has no LOC, no vomiting, normal neuro exam. Which disposition is appropriate per dec...

Question

A 75‑year‑old man with minor head trauma takes no anticoagulants, has no LOC, no vomiting, normal neuro exam. Which disposition is appropriate per decision rules?

Accepted Answer

Observation without CT using validated rules if no high‑risk features

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Immediate CT for all ≥65

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Admit for 24 hours

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MRI brain

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CT angiography

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A 75‑year‑old man with minor head trauma takes no anticoagulants, has no LOC, no vomiting, normal neuro exam. Which disposition is appropriate per decision rules?