A 20-year-old with a significant head injury. GCS is 8. According to NICE head injury guidance, which action should be taken immediately?...

Question

A 20-year-old with a significant head injury. GCS is 8. According to NICE head injury guidance, which action should be taken immediately?

Accepted Answer

Intubate and protect airway

Answer

CT head in 24 hours

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Observe in A&E for 6 hours

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Discharge with head injury advice

Answer

Perform lumbar puncture

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