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Revision as of 13:43, 25 November 2013

incomplete Journal Club Article
Stiell IG, et al. "The Canadian CT Head Rule for patients with minor head trauma". The Lancet. 2001. 357(9266):1391-96.
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Clinical Question

Which patients after head trauma require CT imaging.

Conclusion

The Canadian CT head rule is a effective method for determining the need for a patient to receive a non contrast brain CT after head trauma.

Major Points

Design

Population

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Baseline Characteristics

Interventions

Outcomes

Criticisms

Funding