Simultaneous left-sided hypertensive putaminal and thalamic haemorrhages
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-219300
Abstract: A woman aged 71 years with hypertension developed sudden severe headache and right-sided weakness. The blood pressure was 210/135 mm Hg. She was drowsy. Examination revealed right-sided upper motor neuron facial weakness, hemiparesis, hemi-anaesthesia and extensor planter reflex.… read more here.
Keywords: brain scan; left sided; simultaneous left; sided hypertensive ... See more keywords
Factors influencing variation in investigations after a negative CT brain scan in suspected subarachnoid haemorrhage: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2018-207876
Abstract: Introduction Variation in the approach to the patient with a possible subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) has been previously documented. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that influence emergency physicians’ decisions about diagnostic testing… read more here.
Keywords: brain scan; variation; study; influencing factors ... See more keywords
Isolated LOC in head trauma associated with significant injury on brain CT scan
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DOI: 10.1186/s12245-017-0154-7
Abstract: BackgroundA report of loss of consciousness (LOC) is frequently considered reason enough to obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan in the evaluation of head trauma. We conducted this study to reduce exposure to radiation from… read more here.
Keywords: loc; brain scan; trauma; head trauma ... See more keywords
The Relationship between Risk Factors of Head Trauma with CT Scan Findings in Children with Minor Head Trauma Admitted to Hospital
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DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.071
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In emergency medicine for determining the intracranial injury (ICI) in children with head trauma, usually brain CT scan is performed. Since brain CT scan, especially in children, has some disadvantages, it is better to… read more here.
Keywords: risk; brain scan; risk factors; head trauma ... See more keywords