Question

A 23-year-old man with a minor head injury (GCS 15) after a sports collision has no loss of consciousness, no vomiting, no amnesia and a normal neurological exam. According to the Canadian CT Head Rule and Choosing Wisely, what is the best management?

Accepted Answer

Observe clinically without CT imaging

Answer

Obtain CT head in all patients with head injury

Answer

Admit for 24-hour observation and CT in the morning

Answer

Order MRI brain instead of CT

Answer

Start prophylactic anticonvulsants

Practice question

A 23-year-old man with a minor head injury (GCS 15) after a sports collision has no loss of consciousness, no vomiting, no amnesia and a normal neurological exam. According to the Canadian CT Head Rule and Choosing Wisely, what is the best management?