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July 13, 2000New England Journal of Medicine1,095 citationsOpen Access

Indications for Computed Tomography in Patients with Minor Head Injury

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MHMicelle J. HaydelCPCharles A. PrestonTMTrevor Mills

Key Points

  • To determine the specific clinical findings that warrant the use of CT in patients with minor head injuries.
  • Evaluated various clinical findings associated with minor head injuries.
  • Analyzed CT utilization based on specific symptoms and signs.
  • Assessed the safety parameters of limiting CT scans.
  • CT use can be safely limited to patients exhibiting specific clinical findings.
  • Identification of clear diagnostic criteria reduces unnecessary radiation exposure.
  • Positive outcomes observed in accurately diagnosing significant injuries.

Abstract

For the evaluation of patients with minor head injury, the use of CT can be safely limited to those who have certain clinical findings.

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Haydel et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8af8117a1cc0598d17cf7https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm200007133430204
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