Publications by authors named "Lisa R Mack"
J Emerg Med
February 2003
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors that differentiate intracranial injury (ICI) in elderly patients (65+) who experience minor head trauma (MHT) and to evaluate the relevance of current CT scan guidelines for this age group.
- A retrospective review of patient charts revealed that out of 133 elderly patients who underwent CT examination after MHT, 19 (14.3%) had ICI, and some showed no typical symptoms or clear indicators of injury.
- The results suggest that existing clinical criteria may overlook a significant portion (30%) of ICI cases, leading to the recommendation that all elderly patients with MHT should receive a head CT scan.
