A 12-year-old boy walks into ED with his father after being knocked out while attempting a rugby tackle 1 hour earlier.
He was unconscious for about 90 seconds at the time. He now has a moderate headache and has vomited once. GCS is 15 and observations are normal.
Outline five history or examination features common across paediatric clinical decision rules that suggest CT brain is indicated.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
His father asks about CT brain risk. Outline your response.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
You decide CT is not indicated. Outline your further management.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
Your discharge diagnosis is concussion. What management plan and advice do you give the child and parents?
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
Total Score: 0 / 17
Percentage: 0%
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