Abstract
A national sample of pediatricians, family physicians, and emergency physicians was surveyed by questionnaire regarding initial and subsequent management of minor head injury, and responses were analyzed at the University of Washington, Seattle; the American Academy of Pediatrics; the American Academy of Family Physicians; University of California; and Children's Hospital, Boston.
Highlights
MANAGEMENT OF MINOR HEAD INJURY A national sample of pediatricians, family physicians, and emergency physicians was surveyed by questionnaire regarding initial and subsequent management of minor head injury, and responses were analyzed at the University of Washington, Seattle; the American Academy of Pediatrics; the American Academy of Family Physicians; University of California; and Children's Hospital, Boston
Pediatricians were the most frequent reponders (40%), while family practitioners and emergency physicians accounted for 35% and 25% responses, respectively
Seizures were of most concern, 27% choosing CT, 9% inpatient observation, 45% a combination of CT and observation, and 6% neurology consultation
Summary
ADD Clinic at Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, has a history of prenatal cocaine exposure. MANAGEMENT OF MINOR HEAD INJURY A national sample of pediatricians, family physicians, and emergency physicians was surveyed by questionnaire regarding initial and subsequent management of minor head injury, and responses were analyzed at the University of Washington, Seattle; the American Academy of Pediatrics; the American Academy of Family Physicians; University of California; and Children's Hospital, Boston. Surveys were returned by 765 (51%) of 1500 physicians. Pediatricians were the most frequent reponders (40%), while family practitioners and emergency physicians accounted for 35% and 25% responses, respectively.
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