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CHIP (CT in Head Injury Patients) Prediction Rule

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<p><span>Predicts intracranial traumatic CT findings in patients with minor head trauma.</span></p>

Predicts need for CT in minor head trauma.

CHIP Prediction Rule

The CHIP (CT in Head Injury Patients) Prediction Rule predicts intracranial traumatic CT findings in patients with minor head trauma.

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