Identifying Children with Low-Risk Head Injuries Who Do Not Require Computed Tomography

Abstract

This chapter provides a summary of a landmark study in radiology. Is it possible to develop clinical prediction rules for identifying children at very low risk for clinically important traumatic brain injuries who do not require computed tomography (CT) scans for evaluation? Starting with this question, it describes the basics of the study, including funding, study location, who was studied, how many patients, study overview, study intervention, follow-up, endpoints, results, and criticism and limitations. The chapter briefly reviews other relevant studies and information, discusses implications, and concludes with a relevant clinical case.