Introduction of the Canadian CT Head Rule Reduces CT Scan Use in Minor Head Injury

Background: The burden of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is rising in developing countries. Minor head injuries accounts for majority of non-fatal head injury and is associated with significant resource use. The utility of the CT scan in cases of mild head injury is undetermined although a big proport...

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Main Authors: Abdalla RO, Qureshi MM, Saidi H, Abdallah A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2015-01-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/introduction-of-the-canadian-ct-hea