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Case: Infant head injury

A 2-month-old baby boy is reviewed after his father slipped while carrying him, resulting in the baby hitting his head on the floor.

1. List four important features in history that would suggest a clinically significant brain injury. 4 marks

2. What examination findings may suggest a clinically significant injury? 4 marks

3. What is the approximate cancer risk associated with a CT scan in a child? 1 mark

You decide the baby needs a CT brain

4. What simple options are available to ensure the baby keeps still for the scan? 3 marks

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Case: Infant head injury

1. List four important features in history that would suggest a clinically significant brain injury. 4 marks

2. What examination findings may suggest a clinically significant injury? 4 marks

3. What is the approximate cancer risk associated with a CT scan in a child? 1 mark

4. What simple options are available to ensure the baby keeps still for the scan? 3 marks

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