Category: Airway Management
Keywords: TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, Head CT (PubMed Search)
Posted: 10/18/2007 by Aisha Liferidge, MD
(Updated: 12/26/2024)
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According to ACEP's clinical policy, a non-contrast head CT is only indicated in mild traumatic brain injury under the following circumstances:
1) headache
2) vomiting
3) age over 60
4) drug or alcohol intoxication
5) short-term memory deficits
6) physical evidence of injury above the clavicle
7) seizure