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

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
Subjects:
canadian ct head rule
minor head injury
outcomes
Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/introduction-of-the-canadian-ct-hea

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