Computed tomography scans of the head for adult patients with minor head injury: are clinical decision rules a necessary evil?

• Published in: Singapore medical journal
• Main Authors: Tan, Desmond Wei, Lim, Annabelle Mei En, Ong, Daniel Yuxuan, Peng, Li Lee, Chan, Yiong Huak, Ibrahim, Irwani, Kuan, Win Sen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore 25.05.2017
• Subjects: head injuries; guideline adherence; clinical decision rule

This study aimed to evaluate compliance with and performance of the Canadian Computed Tomography Head Rule (CCHR), and its applicability in the local adult population with minor head injury. We conducted a retrospective study of consecutive patients who presented to the adult emergency department (E...