CT of the head in trauma

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Author: Mikael Häggström [notes 1]

Planning

Choice of modality

CT of the head in trauma, without IV contrast, is the first choice of investigation.

Indications

In adults, indications mainly include altered mental status, post-traumatic seizure, focal neurologic deficit, vomiting and/or anticoagulant medication.[1]

Notes

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References

  1. ↑ UK: . Head Injury - Algorithm 1: Selection of adults for CT head scan. NICE. 2014
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