A 35-year-old presents within 1 hour of head trauma with brief LOC. GCS 15, no vomiting, no anticoagulant use, age ...

Question

A 35-year-old presents within 1 hour of head trauma with brief LOC. GCS 15, no vomiting, no anticoagulant use, age

Accepted Answer

Use validated clinical decision tools to avoid CT when low risk

Answer

Head CT is mandatory for all mTBI

Answer

Observe all patients for 24 hours then CT if symptoms persist

Answer

MRI is preferred over CT initially

Answer

Discharge without instructions

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Minor Head Injury Imaging