PECARN TBI Rule
Pediatric Head Trauma Decision
Clinical Assessment
Immediate Red Flags
Evolutionary Risk Factors
Screening Verdict
CT Not Recommended
Very Low Risk (<0.02%)
SCAN NOT REQUIRED
Management Plan
"Risk of radiation-induced malignancy exceeds risk of occult bleed. Safe for discharge with guidance."
Validated PECARN Decision Tool.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
