Applying the Canadian Head CT Criteria to Older Adults Seen in the Emergency Department After a Fall

BACKGROUND: The Canadian CT Head Rule (CCTHR) is validated in adults who hit their head and experience loss of consciousness, amnesia, or disorientation. There is less evidence to guide brain imaging when the fall history is unclear. METHODS: This is a secondary analysis of a prospective study on adults aged ≥ 65 who presented to 11 emergency departments across Canada and the United States after a ground level fall. We reported the prevalence …