Question

A 29-year-old man presents after a minor head injury with brief loss of consciousness. He is now fully alert with GCS 15, normal neurological examination and no risk factors. According to NICE head injury guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with written head injury advice and responsible adult at home

Answer

Immediate CT head within 1 hour

Answer

Skull X-ray only

Answer

Admit for 24-hour observation regardless

Answer

Start prophylactic anticonvulsants

Practice question

A 29-year-old man presents after a minor head injury with brief loss of consciousness. He is now fully alert with GCS 15, normal neurological examination and no risk factors. According to NICE head injury guidance, what is the most appropriate management?