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Head Injury in Adults: CT Scan Indications%u2022GCS < 13 on initial ED assessment%u2022GCS < 15 at 2 hours post-injury%u2022 Suspected open or depressed skull fracture%u2022 Signs of basal skull fracture%u2022More than 1 vomiting episode%u2022 Post-traumatic seizure%u2022 Focal neurological deficitCT scan within 1 hour if:%u2022Age %u2265 65 years%u2022History of bleeding or clotting disorders%u2022Dangerous mechanism of injuryCT scan within 8 hours if:Note: Intubate if GCS < 8This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA