A 25-year-old man presents after a low-speed motor vehicle collision with minor head trauma. He lost consciousness briefly for 30 seconds but is now a...

Question

A 25-year-old man presents after a low-speed motor vehicle collision with minor head trauma. He lost consciousness briefly for 30 seconds but is now alert (GCS 15) with a normal neurological exam and no risk factors such as anticoagulant use. According to Choosing Wisely and head injury rules, what is the most appropriate imaging decision?

Accepted Answer

No CT is required; observe and give head injury advice

Answer

Order CT head for all head injuries

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Order MRI brain urgently

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Order skull X-ray

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Admit for observation and routine CT

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Minor head injury - imaging