| Poor prediction of positive computed tomographic scans by clinical criteria in symptomatic pediatric head trauma. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3658578 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A retrospective study of 98 children who received CT scanning for head trauma was conducted to determine whether clinical signs would accurately identify patients needing CT scans. The clinical findings of Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 or less, altered consciousness on admission, and focal abnormalities on neurologic examination were each significantly associated with abnormal findings on CT scans (P less than .01). However, 31% of the 51 patients with Glasgow Coma Scale scores greater than 12 had abnormal CT scan findings. No clinical findings, alone or in combination, accurately identified all patients with abnormal findings on CT scans. |
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Authors:
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F Rivara; D Tanaguchi; R A Parish; G K Stimac; B Mueller |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 80 ISSN: 0031-4005 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 1987 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-11-02 Completed Date: 1987-11-02 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 579-84 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Brain Injuries
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physiopathology,
radiography Child Child, Preschool Coma / physiopathology Craniocerebral Trauma / physiopathology, radiography* Female Humans Male Neurologic Examination Predictive Value of Tests Prognosis Retrospective Studies Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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