作者: Lisa R Mack , Shu B Chan , Julio C Silva , Teresita M Hogan
DOI: 10.1016/S0736-4679(02)00714-X
关键词: Emergency department 、 Glasgow Coma Scale 、 Chi-squared distribution 、 Computed tomography 、 Retrospective cohort study 、 Central nervous system disease 、 Medicine 、 Pediatrics 、 Head injury 、 Population 、 Surgery
摘要: The study objectives were to ascertain historical and clinical criteria differentiating intracranial injury (ICI) in elderly patients with minor head trauma (MHT), determine applicability of current computed tomography (CT) scan indications this population. A 12-month retrospective chart review was performed at a community teaching hospital 34,000 annual Emergency Department (ED) visits. Included > or = 65 years old sustaining MHT Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score 13-15 who had CT during their stay. Data included: mechanism, symptoms, signs, GCS, anticoagulation use studies, presence alcohol drug, result, diagnosis, outcome intervention(s). There 133 patients, 19 (14.3%) suffering ICI. Four ICI required neurosurgical intervention. mean age 80.4 66% female. (21%) GCS 15, no neurologic anticoagulation. Only 1 13 signs symptoms correlated In study, useful predictors found. Current protocols based on findings may miss 30% patients. Head is recommended all MHT.