A 68-year-old woman presents after minor head injury. She takes apixaban. Neuro exam is normal. According to ACEP 2023, which statement is correct reg...

Question

A 68-year-old woman presents after minor head injury. She takes apixaban. Neuro exam is normal. According to ACEP 2023, which statement is correct regarding CT decision tools?

Accepted Answer

Clinical decision tools should not be used to exclude CT in anticoagulated patients

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Canadian CT Head Rule safely excludes CT in all anticoagulated patients

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No CT is needed if GCS is 15 and no loss of consciousness

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Observation alone is recommended for all anticoagulated patients

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MRI is first-line imaging in the ED

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Minor Head Trauma

A 68-year-old woman presents after minor head injury. She takes apixaban. Neuro exam is normal. According to ACEP 2023, which statement is correct regarding CT decision tools?