Clinical decision rules for adults with minor head injury: a systematic review
Background: There are many clinical decision rules for adults with minor head injury, but it is
unclear how they compare in terms of diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to …
unclear how they compare in terms of diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to …
Outcome from complicated versus uncomplicated mild traumatic brain injury
GL Iverson, RT Lange, M Wäljas… - Rehabilitation …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. To compare acute outcome following complicated versus uncomplicated mild
traumatic brain injury (MTBI) using neurocognitive and self‐report measures. Method …
traumatic brain injury (MTBI) using neurocognitive and self‐report measures. Method …
Characterizing the type and location of intracranial abnormalities in mild traumatic brain injury
OBJECTIVE The incidence of intracranial abnormalities after mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)
varies widely across studies. This study describes the characteristics of intracranial …
varies widely across studies. This study describes the characteristics of intracranial …
Diagnostic accuracy of clinical characteristics for identifying CT abnormality after minor brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical features can be used to identify which patients with minor brain injury need CT
scanning. A systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to estimate the value of …
scanning. A systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to estimate the value of …
Overuse of brain CT scan for evaluating mild head trauma in adults
Introduction CT scan is crucial in evaluating head trauma. However, its inappropriate use
will cause unnecessary radiation exposure to patient and financial burden to health systems …
will cause unnecessary radiation exposure to patient and financial burden to health systems …
Indications for brain computed tomography scan after minor head injury
M Sharif-Alhoseini, H Khodadadi… - … , trauma, and shock, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Aims: Minor head injury (MHI) is a common injury seen in Emergency Departments (ED).
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain is a good method of investigation to diagnose …
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain is a good method of investigation to diagnose …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of computed tomography overuse for mild head injury in adults
B Al Omran, JD Patil, A Anala, P Menezes, N Ahmed… - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Introduction: The Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR) is one of many established
guidelines for assessing the need for computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with …
guidelines for assessing the need for computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with …
A critical look at phenytoin use for early post-traumatic seizure prophylaxis
S Debenham, B Sabit, RS Saluja… - Canadian journal of …, 2011 - cambridge.org
Backround: The American Academy of Neurology recommended using phenytoin or
carbamazepine to prevent early post-traumatic seizures (PTS) in severe traumatic brain …
carbamazepine to prevent early post-traumatic seizures (PTS) in severe traumatic brain …
Association between linear skull fractures and intracranial hemorrhage in children with minor head trauma
DB Erlichman, E Blumfield, S Rajpathak, A Weiss - Pediatric radiology, 2010 - Springer
Background To determine whether skull fractures can be used to associate intracranial
hemorrhage with minor head trauma (MHT). Objective We conducted a retrospective study …
hemorrhage with minor head trauma (MHT). Objective We conducted a retrospective study …
Reducing head computed tomography after mild traumatic brain injury: screening value of clinical findings and S100B protein levels
S Asadollahi, K Heidari, M Taghizadeh… - Brain injury, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Primary objective: The present prospective study was performed to investigate whether
primary clinical findings and serum S100B concentrations at 3 and 6 hours post-trauma can …
primary clinical findings and serum S100B concentrations at 3 and 6 hours post-trauma can …