Question

A 39-year-old with minor head trauma (GCS 15) on no anticoagulants has no loss of consciousness, no vomiting, no severe headache, and normal exam. Which strategy is supported?

Accepted Answer

Use validated decision rules to avoid CT in low-risk patients

Answer

Head CT for all head trauma

Answer

Observe all patients for 24 hours

Answer

MRI brain instead of CT

Answer

Immediate neurosurgical consultation

Practice question

A 39-year-old with minor head trauma (GCS 15) on no anticoagulants has no loss of consciousness, no vomiting, no severe headache, and normal exam. Which strategy is supported?