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MDCalc Wars – Tiny Patient, Big Decision: Head CT or no Head CT?

by Eric Steinberg DO, MEHP posted September 29, 2025 No Comments

PECARN has been THE decision rule for guidance on management of kids with head injuries, but the Infant Scalp Score dives even deeper—built just for babies with scalp hematomas. Which ...

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MDCalc Wars – Tiny Patient, Big Decision: Head CT or no Head CT?

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