A 43-year-old with minor head injury and isolated scalp laceration, no LOC or vomiting, GCS 15, normal neuro exam. Per ACEP, which is appropriate?...

Question

A 43-year-old with minor head injury and isolated scalp laceration, no LOC or vomiting, GCS 15, normal neuro exam. Per ACEP, which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use Canadian CT Head Rule to avoid unnecessary CT

Answer

Head CT for all

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MRI brain emergently

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Skull x-ray

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LP to rule out hemorrhage

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Minor Head Trauma