An Evaluation of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Intracranial Hematoma Detection of Head Trauma Patients in the Emergency Department.

An Evaluation of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Intracranial Hematoma Detection of Head Trauma Patients in the Emergency Department.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for intracranial hematoma detection of head trauma patients

Inclusion Criteria:

The patients within 12 hours after head injury, visiting the Emergency Department of the National Taiwan University Hospital, and receiving computed tomography of head were enrolled.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The patients over 12 hours after head injury, visiting the Emergency Department of the NTUH, and receiving computed tomography of head were excluded.
2. Patients with massive scalp laceration or hematoma were excluded. -