CHALICE (Children's Head injury ALgorithm for the prediction of Important Clinical Events) Rule
Predicts death, need for neurosurgical intervention or CT abnormality in children with head trauma.
Use in children under age 16 years with history or signs of head injury. Note: We recommend using PECARN over other pediatric head trauma rules, as it is the most widely validated.
Advice
This tool does not replace clinical judgment; consider the broader clinical context when deciding management.
Management
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If any criteria are met: Proceed with a head CT to evaluate for intracranial injury.
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If no criteria are met: Monitor and discharge after a period of observation with instructions, if clinically appropriate.