A 33-year-old man presents after minor head trauma from a fall. He briefly lost consciousness for a few seconds, has a normal neurological examination...

Question

A 33-year-old man presents after minor head trauma from a fall. He briefly lost consciousness for a few seconds, has a normal neurological examination, GCS 15, no vomiting, no anticoagulant use, and no skull fracture signs. According to Choosing Wisely Canada radiology recommendations, which is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Do not perform imaging because there are no red flags; provide head injury advice

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Order a CT head for all patients with any head trauma

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Order an MRI of the brain

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Admit for 24-hour observation with CT head at discharge

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Order skull radiographs

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Minor head trauma imaging