Cerebral Computed Tomography on Patients With Minor Head Injuries

Use of Cerebral Computed Tomography on Patients With Minor Head Injuries in a Danish Emergency Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This observational study aims to calculate the prevalence of conditions or diseases requiring immediate medical attention in CTC scans with an indication of bleeding post trauma performed in the ED at Odense University Hospital. Secondary, we aim to evaluate the Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee clinical guideline 2013 for minor head injury.

In this retrospective study, our primary objectives are threefold: first, to calculate the prevalence of conditions or diseases requiring immediate medical attention and to subdivide them to explore potential correlations with biochemical, clinical, and patient baseline variables using multiple regression analysis. Secondly, we wanted to analyze our use of SNC CPG and evaluate if a more stringent application could reduce the potentially unnecessary overuse of CTC. Lastly, we aim to evaluate the 30-day mortality and readmission rates to a hospital following CTC performed in the ED.

Inclusion Criteria:

• CTCs conducted from 01.01.2023 to 31.12.2023 in the ED

Exclusion Criteria:

• unrelated to trauma
• scans performed on patients under the age of 18
• CTC scans without radiologic interpretation
• Previously undergone a CTC during the same hospitalization, only the first CTC was included