• Do you need a CT after a head injury?

I got a head injury yesterday. Do you need a CT after a head injury?

3 Answers

  • Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  • Dunwoody, Georgia

Not always, unless there was a concussion, dizziness, or nausea. Precautions against malpractice may cause some to order the CT as protection. I generally would examine the patient and, if anything abnormal, would get the scan. Otherwise, I would do watchful waiting.

  • Orthopedist
  • Virginia Beach, VA

Probably yes.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

You have to follow concussion protocol. Any issues visit ER.

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