An adult with minor head trauma on apixaban, GCS 15, no loss of consciousness. Regarding head CT decision tools, what is recommended?...

Question

An adult with minor head trauma on apixaban, GCS 15, no loss of consciousness. Regarding head CT decision tools, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Clinical decision tools cannot reliably exclude CT in anticoagulated patients

Answer

Use CCHR to safely avoid CT in all anticoagulated patients

Answer

Use NEXUS Head CT to rule out CT need in all anticoagulated patients

Answer

Use New Orleans Criteria exclusively

Answer

Discharge without CT or observation if exam normal

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Head Injury