NEXUS II Head CT
Blunt Head Trauma Decision Rule
Clinical Exclusion Criteria
Rule validated to have >99.8% NPV for clinically important brain injury.
Screening Verdict
CT HEAD NOT REQUIRED
EXCLUSION CRITERIA MET
Clinical Disposition
Absence of all 8 criteria represents a negligible risk for clinically important injury. Discharging without imaging is considered safe.
Validated NEXUS Decision Tool.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
