Head Injury / Concussion Under 18 Years: Difference between revisions
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*[http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Emergency/Documents/trauma/AKHeadTraumaGuidelines2017%20-revisions%209-25-18.pdf Guidelines for the Management of Acute Blunt head Trauma in Alaska. rev. 2018. | *[http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Emergency/Documents/trauma/AKHeadTraumaGuidelines2017%20-revisions%209-25-18.pdf Guidelines for the Management of Acute Blunt head Trauma in Alaska]. rev. 2018. | ||
*[https://www.mdcalc.com/pecarn-pediatric-head-injury-trauma-algorithm MDcalc PECARN Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm] | *[https://www.mdcalc.com/pecarn-pediatric-head-injury-trauma-algorithm MDcalc PECARN Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm] | ||
* Kuppermann, N. et al. [https://www.pecarn.org/documents/Kuppermann_2009_The-Lancet.pdf 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 | * Kuppermann, N. et al. [https://www.pecarn.org/documents/Kuppermann_2009_The-Lancet.pdf 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 | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 25 September 2020
- 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
- Guidelines for the Management of Acute Blunt head Trauma in Alaska. rev. 2018.
- 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
- Osmond, M. et al. CATCH: a clinical decision rule for the use of computed tomography in children with minor head injury. CMAJ. March 09, 2010; 182(4) 341-348; doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.091421
- Head Injury/Concussion 5-18 Years YKHC Clinical Guideline
