EM Clerkship

Head Trauma


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CT scan without contrast is your test of choice. Step 1: Consider Your Differential Diagnoses Five high-yield head trauma diagnoses Skull fracture External skull fracture Basilar skull fracture Epidural hematoma Subdural hematoma Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) Concussion Step 2: Important Add-ons When Taking History Specific mechanism of injury Loss of consciousness Blood thinners/antiplatelet agents Step […]

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EM ClerkshipBy Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD