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==Clinical Question== | ==Clinical Question== | ||
Can a decision rule be used to determine which patients require CT imaging after head trauma? | |||
==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
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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
Can a decision rule be used to determine which patients require CT imaging after head trauma?
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.