373 Concussions in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Decision Guidelines Utilization

Head injuries are a common chief complaint in clinics, urgent care facilities, and emergency departments (ED) alike. In the setting of known head injury, the possibility for significant pathology can be daunting for clinicians. The decision to obtain advanced imaging should be guided by evidence-based medicine; however, in many cases, imaging or transfer to a higher level of care is viewed as unnecessary. Few studies have evaluated head injuries and concussions in the emergency department in comparison to imaging guidelines.

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