PECARN Head Injury Rule – Age 2 Years and Older

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Applies the PECARN head trauma prediction rule for children aged 2 years and older.

GCS <15, Altered Mental Status or Signs of Basilar Skull Fracture

No 0 Yes +1

Any Loss of Consciousness

No 0 Yes +1

History of Vomiting

No 0 Yes +1

Severe Mechanism of Injury

No 0 Yes +1

Severe Headache

No 0 Yes +1

Worsening Symptoms During Observation

No 0 Yes +1

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