Reducing Unnecessary Brain Computed Tomography Scan in a Tertiary Center

Brain Computed Tomography (CT) is routinely requested before Lumbar Puncture (LP) to rule out increased intracranial pressure. However, normal brain radiography does not abate the risk of herniation and unnecessarily delays the course of treatment. Thus, the primary aims of this study were to evalua...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Abdoun, Abdelmoneim Mahgoub, J. Motwali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-09-01
Series:Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125944787/view