Repeat CT after blunt head trauma and Glasgow Coma Scale score 13–15 without neurological deterioration is very low yield for intervention
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01642-y
Abstract: Due to the increase in accessibility of computed tomography (CT), repeat head CT scans are routinely ordered for patients with minor head injuries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the necessity and outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: head; intervention; deterioration; repeat ... See more keywords
Repeat head imaging in blunt pediatric trauma patients: Is it necessary?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001406
Abstract: BACKGROUND Children with confirmed brain injury usually undergo follow-up computed tomography (CT) scan of the head within 24 hours of admission. To date, no evidence exists to validate the diagnostic or therapeutic value of these… read more here.
Keywords: head; repeat; repeat imaging; hemorrhage ... See more keywords