Consider CT scan

NHS Tayside ED Guidance
NHS Tayside

CT scan cannot reliably detect raised intracranial pressure. This should be assessed clinically.

Perform a CT scan to detect other intracranial pathologies if any of the following indications are present in the absence of an explanation for the clinical features.

  • Do not delay treatment to undertake a CT scan.
  • Clinically stabilise the child before CT scanning.
  • Consult a paediatric intensivist, anaesthetist, or intensivist.

Are there any of the following indications for CT scan?

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