Age-appropriateness of decision for brain CT scan in elderly patients with mild traumatic brain injury / 世界急诊医学杂志（英文）

ABSTRACT

@#Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a prevalent issue among patients presenting in emergency departments (EDs), with mild TBI being the most common form.[1,2] Mild TBI is characterized by symptoms such as loss of consciousness, amnesia, disorientation, or a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13-15.[3] Although most patients with mild TBI can be safely discharged, Yuksen et al[4] reported that about 14.12% of all mild TBI patients were found to be positive for intracranial hemorrhage on a head CT scan. Computed tomography (CT) scans are widely used as a diagnostic tool for TBI, as they provide a quick and reliable diagnosis.[5]