Question

A 62-year-old on apixaban sustains minor head trauma (GCS 15, no focal deficits). According to ED neuroimaging policy, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Obtain CT angiography

Answer

No imaging; observe for 4 hours only

Answer

Discharge with return precautions

Answer

Head CT without contrast now

Answer

Skull x-ray now; CT only if worsening

Practice question

A 62-year-old on apixaban sustains minor head trauma (GCS 15, no focal deficits). According to ED neuroimaging policy, what is the most appropriate next step?