Question

A 20-year-old found unconscious after a fall from standing with a brief loss of consciousness. GCS is 14 on arrival. No focal deficits. According to NICE guidelines which is an indication for immediate CT scan of the head?

Accepted Answer

GCS below 15 at 2 hours post-injury

Answer

GCS 15 on arrival

Answer

Loss of consciousness less than 1 minute

Answer

Minor scalp laceration only

Answer

Absence of headache

Practice question

A 20-year-old found unconscious after a fall from standing with a brief loss of consciousness. GCS is 14 on arrival. No focal deficits. According to NICE guidelines which is an indication for immediate CT scan of the head?