Release
New guidelines released for care after head injury
The Brief
- New Scandinavian guidelines were released to support emergency care professionals in assessing adults with minimal, mild and moderate head injuries.
- The guidelines are based on a broad review of the evidence.
- They include a more individualized approach to head computed tomography (CT) scanning.
Why it matters
Emergency clinicians assessing adults with head injuries may change how they decide whether to order a head CT, which affects diagnostic practice and resource use.
Who’s affected
- emergency care professionals
- adults with minimal, mild or moderate head injuries
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- #computed tomography
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New Scandinavian guidelines aim to support emergency care professionals in the assessment of adults with minimal, mild and moderate head injuries. Based on a broad review of the evidence, the guidelines include a more individualized approach to head computed tomography and…
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New Scandinavian guidelines for care after head injury released (reported by Medical Xpress)
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New guidelines released for care after head injury