Observation After Head Injury Cuts Kids’ CT Scans

A period of observation in the emergency department after a minor childhood head injury can reduce the use of a CT scan by as much as half without affecting good care, according to a new study.

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Observation After Head Injury Cuts Kids’ CT Scans

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Observation After Head Injury Cuts Kids’ CT Scans

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A period of observation in the emergency department after a minor childhood head injury can reduce the use of a CT scan by as much as half without affecting good care, according to a new study.

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Observation After Head Injury Cuts Kids’ CT Scans

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