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Minor Head Injury
Topic overview
Clinical guideline for evaluating pediatric patients with minor head injuries (GCS 13-15) at CCHMC. Implements the adapted PECARN decision rule to identify children at very low risk of clinically-important brain injuries and guide appropriate use of head CT imaging in the emergency department.
Key Takeaways
- Minor head injury defined as Glasgow Coma Score 13-15; requires systematic primary and secondary survey assessment.
- PECARN decision rule adapted for pediatric emergency department use to identify low-risk children after head trauma.
- Evidence-based approach identifies children at very low risk of clinically-important brain injuries, reducing unnecessary imaging.
- Standardized flow diagram guides clinical decision-making for minor head injury evaluation in trauma patients.
- Guideline reviewed every three years by Trauma Services to ensure current evidence-based practice standards.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Minor Head Injury . GlobalCastMD Medical Library. https://library.globalcastmd.com/guideline/1854
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