Question

A 64-year-old woman with minor head injury on aspirin only (no anticoagulant) has GCS 15 and normal exam. ACEP policy regarding clinical decision rules?

Accepted Answer

Canadian CT Head Rule can guide imaging in aspirin-only patients

Answer

Decision tools cannot be used in any patient on antiplatelets

Answer

All antiplatelet patients need CT

Answer

MRI preferred initially

Answer

Observation only

Practice question

A 64-year-old woman with minor head injury on aspirin only (no anticoagulant) has GCS 15 and normal exam. ACEP policy regarding clinical decision rules?