Cranial Computed Tomography Use in Pediatric Head Trauma: Assessing Appropriateness, Insights, and Recommendations in a Single-Centre Cohort

In this cohort of after-hours ED-initiated cranial CT examinations, most studies did not demonstrate acute traumatic findings, particularly in children ≥2 years. Imaging of younger children had a comparatively higher diagnostic yield. These findings describe institutional CT utilization patterns and may inform future quality improvement initiatives and local imaging pathways.