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==< 2 yr old- no CT if all below negative==
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AMS
 
Scalp hematoma (parietal, occipital, temporal, excluding frontal)
 
LOC > 5sec
 
Severe mechanism of injury
 
Palpable or unclear skull fracture
 
Acting normal per parent
 
 
==> 2 yr old- no CT if all below negative==
 
 
AMS
 
LOC
 
History of vomiting
 
Severe mechanism of injury
 
Clinical signs of basilar skull fracture
 
Severe headache
 
 
NPV > 99%  PPV > 99%
 
 
If any (except AMS or e/o fracture) are positive, may consider period of observation vs CT depending on:
 
Physician experience
 
Parental preference
 
== ==
 
 
==See Also==
 
 
Peds: Head Trauma (Peds)
 
Peds: GCS (Peds)
 
Peds: Concussion
 
Peds: Skull Fracture
 
Peds: Abuse (Nonaccidental Trauma)
 
Trauma: Head Trauma (Adult)
 
 
==Source==
 
 
PECARN- Kupperman 2009
 
 
 
 
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