A 68-year-old man on warfarin sustains a head injury after a ground-level fall. GCS is 15 with no focal neurology. According to NICE, what is the most...

Question

A 68-year-old man on warfarin sustains a head injury after a ground-level fall. GCS is 15 with no focal neurology. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate imaging plan?

Accepted Answer

CT head within 8 hours

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No imaging required if asymptomatic

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CT head within 1 hour

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Observe for 24 hours, CT only if symptoms develop

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MRI brain urgently

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Head Injury on Anticoagulants

A 68-year-old man on warfarin sustains a head injury after a ground-level fall. GCS is 15 with no focal neurology. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate imaging plan?