Question

A 23-year-old with minor head trauma (GCS 15, brief LOC, no anticoagulants) is being evaluated in the ED. Which validated tool has the highest specificity and Level A recommendation to guide head CT use?

Accepted Answer

Canadian CT Head Rule

Answer

NEXUS Head CT

Answer

New Orleans Criteria

Answer

PECARN

Answer

Do not use any tool

Practice question

A 23-year-old with minor head trauma (GCS 15, brief LOC, no anticoagulants) is being evaluated in the ED. Which validated tool has the highest specificity and Level A recommendation to guide head CT use?