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Palchak MJ, Holmes JF, Kuppermann N. Clinician judgment versus a decision rule for identifying children at risk of traumatic brain injury on computed tomography after blunt head trauma. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2009;25(2):61-5.

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Palchak (UC Davis) Rule for Pediatric Head Trauma

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<p><span>Identifies children at low risk for brain injuries after blunt head trauma.</span></p>

Clinically significant head injuries in children.

Palchak (UC Davis) Rule

The Palchak (UC Davis) Rule for Pediatric Head Trauma identifies children at low risk for brain injuries after blunt head trauma.

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