Loss of consciousness

200450 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Michelle K. Halley · Bronson Methodist Hospital

Patricia D. Silva · Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Jennifer Foley · Bronson Methodist Hospital

Alexander Rodarte · Bronson Methodist Hospital

Abstract

Detailed clinical examination is of no diagnostic value in detecting intracranial injuries found on head computed tomography scan. Patients with observed loss of consciousness or amnesia and Glasgow Coma Scale 13-15 should have a head computed tomography scan as part of their evaluation to avoid missing an intracranial injury.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Traumatic Brain Injury Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 3, pp. 230-233

DOI: 10.1097/01.pcc.0000123543.40224.73

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