Question

A 50-year-old with minor head injury (GCS 15), no LOC, no vomiting, no anticoagulants, and no skull fracture signs asks if CT is needed. Per ACEP, what tool helps avoid unnecessary CT?

Accepted Answer

Wells score

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NEXUS C-spine criteria

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Canadian CT Head Rule

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Ottawa ankle rule

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PERC

Practice question

A 50-year-old with minor head injury (GCS 15), no LOC, no vomiting, no anticoagulants, and no skull fracture signs asks if CT is needed. Per ACEP, what tool helps avoid unnecessary CT?