Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Aug 2002
Clinical predictors of abnormal computed tomography scans in paediatric head injury.
To evaluate whether clinical features associated with head injury in children can be correlated with an abnormal computed tomography (CT) scan. ⋯ Use of CT scans can be limited to children with ongoing specific symptoms and/or focal neurological signs. The implementation of guidelines in the management of head injuries in children could have a substantial effect on clinical practice and health-care costs.