SAQ 1411 – Head injury after fall with CT brain

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A 65-year-old woman is brought to the ED after striking her head when she fell down stairs at home.

A CT scan of her head is displayed below.

CT brain image after head injury from a fall.
CT brain after the fall.

List six findings on history or examination that would indicate a need for neuroimaging in this patient.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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List four abnormalities on the image.

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No other injuries are evident on assessment. List and justify four other investigations you would perform.

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