# New guidelines released for care after head injury

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-guidelines-injury.html) · 2026-11-11 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/new-guidelines-released-for-care-after-head-injury-c415628322906706
Kind: release · Impact: medium

## In 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.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: New Scandinavian guidelines for care after head injury released (reported by Medical Xpress)

## Coverage

- [New guidelines released for care after head injury](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-guidelines-injury.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-11

Tags: head injury, emergency medicine, clinical guidelines, computed tomography, scandinavia

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