Epidural hematoma screening

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]

Overview

According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with [condition 1], [condition 2], and [condition 3].

Screening

Among patients with head trauma screening for epidural hematoma by CT scan is recommended for patients with:

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Loss of consciousness
• Amnesia
• Alcohol intoxication