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

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 rule is best in this situation?

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Trauma

MDCalc Wars: HEART Score Vs. EDACS

Chest pain is one of the most common—and anxiety-inducing—presentations in the Emergency Department. With millions of visits each year, clinicians face the constant challenge of identifying who is having a major cardiac event and who can safely go home. While ...

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Cardiovascular

MDCalc Wars: NEXUS Criteria Vs Canadian C-Spine Rules

Over 1 million blunt trauma patients visit US emergency departments each year for possible c-spine injuries. Yet, 98% of c-spine imaging shows no fracture. Using clinical decision tools can safely and significantly reduce unnecessary imaging.

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Trauma

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