Will Neuroimaging Reveal a Severe Intracranial Injury in This Adult With Minor Head Trauma?

Importance

Adults with apparently minor head trauma (Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] scores ≥13 who appear well on examination) may have severe intracranial injuries requiring prompt intervention. Findings from clinical examination can aid in determining which adults with minor trauma have severe intracranial injuries visible on computed tomography (CT).

Objective

To assess systematically the accuracy of symptoms and signs in adults...