Symmetry of computerised tomography of the brain in traumatic brain injury: a quality improvement audit.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-contrast Computerised Tomography (NCCT) of brain is the gold standard investigation for diagnosis and management of Traumatic brain injury (TBI). Asymmetrical CT brain images as a result of improper head positioning in the CT gantry will compromise the diagnostic value. Therefore, this audit aimed to assess the degree of asymmetry in CT brain studies carried out in TBI patients.

Methods

This audit was carried out at a level one trauma centre and included CT scans of TBI patients with a Glasgow come scale (GCS) score ≤ 13, admitted to the Neurological intensive care unit (NICU). The first cycle involved a period of three months. The data collected included demographic data and variables such as GCS at the time of the scan and whether the patient was intubated o

SUBMITTER: George AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617095 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature