How do I know if my child is OK after hitting his head? PECARN Rule for Pediatric Head Injury

PECARN Rule for Pediatric Head Injury < 2 years old

Instructions: Answer the following questions to assess the need for neuroimaging in pediatric head trauma.

1. What is the child's age?
< 3 months
3-12 months
1-2 years

2. What was the mechanism of injury?
Simple fall
Fall from > 3 feet or > 5 stairs
Motor vehicle collision
Other (e.g. abuse, sports injury)

3. Is there vomiting?
No
Yes, once
Yes, > 1 time

4. Is there severe headache?
No
Yes

5. Is there loss of consciousness?
No
Yes, < 5 seconds
Yes, ≥ 5 seconds

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