Head Injury / Concussion Under 18 Years
From Guide to YKHC Medical Practices
- Head injuries in our region are common and often related to motor vehicle crashes and alcohol. We have developed guidelines to use locally and ANMC has state-wide guidelines as well. Generally speaking, these patients need to come to Bethel for evaluation. Our pediatricians can be consulted on the use of CT scans in children with head injuries.
Resources/References
- MDcalc PECARN Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm
- Kuppermann, N. et al. Identification of children at very low risk of clinically important brain injuries after head trauma: a prospective cohort study. Lancet 2009; 374: 1160–70. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61558-0
- Head Injury/Concussion 5-18 Years YKHC Clinical Guideline
