Module 4: Pediatric Head Injuries
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- Laboratory
- platelets, coagulation studies, liver function tests
- Skeletal Survey, +/- bone scan
- if under 2 or 3 years of age
- skull, spine, chest, extremities, other X-rays as needed
- Head CT / MRI & ophthalmologic examination
- consider if under 1 y/o
- Evaluate for abdominal or other injuries
- Social service and police referral/report
Module 4: Pediatric Head Injuries