Closed Head Injury

Title: Initial Management of Closed Head Injury in Adults

Author: Dr. Duncan Reed, Director of Trauma, Central Coast Health.

Last Updated: January 2007

Clinical Questions Addressed:

What is the definition of mild head injury?
What are the clinically important complications of mild head injury?
How should patients with mild head injury be assessed?
Which patients with mild head injury require a CT scan?
What do do with high risk mild head injury patients when CT scan is unavailable?
When can patients with mild head injury be safely discharged home?
What are the proven treatments for patients with moderate to severe head injuries?
When should patients with closed head injury be transferred to hospitals with neurosurgical facilities?

Publication:

Adult Trauma Clinical Practice Guideline: Initial Management of Closed Head Injury in Adults

Educational Resources:

Presentation: Closed Head Injury Guideline

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