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ABCs of: Head Trauma Assessment

Head trauma is any trauma to the head; with or without injury to the brain. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes disruption to the structure and function of the brain as a result of head impact or external forces.

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FACT SHEET

The assessment of head trauma involves the correct classification and recognition of important red flags. This fact sheet will cover the initial assessment, imaging and history taking with regards to head trauma.

Head Trauma Assessment Fact SheetDownload (PDF, 270 KB)

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Content – Joanne Thong Yuen Heng; Design – Chia Yen Lek (SIGMUM Committee of 2021/2022)

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