A 36-year-old sustains a head injury with brief LOC and vomiting twice. GCS 15 now, no focal deficit. According to guidance, what is the CT head timin...

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A 36-year-old sustains a head injury with brief LOC and vomiting twice. GCS 15 now, no focal deficit. According to guidance, what is the CT head timing?

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Within 1 hour

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Within 8 hours

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No CT required

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MRI within 24 hours

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CT only if skull fracture palpable

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Head Injury

A 36-year-old sustains a head injury with brief LOC and vomiting twice. GCS 15 now, no focal deficit. According to guidance, what is the CT head timing?