Pediatric NEXUS II Head CT Decision Instrument for Blunt Trauma
Predicts need for head CT after pediatric blunt head injury, similar to PECARN.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use in patients <18 years old who have sustained blunt head trauma within the past 24 hours and in whom head CT is being considered.
Note: We recommend using PECARN over other pediatric head trauma rules, as it is the most widely validated (see Next Steps for details).
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
Diagnostic Result:
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