All are criteria for CT head in trauma Except
Correct Answer: One episode of vomiting
Description: More than one episode requiredIndications for CT head in traumaGCS <13 at any pointGCS 13 or 14 at 2 hoursFocal neurological deficitSuspected open, depressed or basal skull fractureMore than one episode of vomitingAny patient with a mild head injury over the age of 65 years or with a coagulopathy, for instance, warfarin use, should be scanned urgentlyDangerous mechanism of injury or antegrade amnesia >30 minutes warrants CT within 8 hoursBailey and Love 26e 314
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