2 years or younger? Over 2? Neurologic findings? #NAT #orderwhat @AFPjournal @PCareProgress @AANP_NEWS @AAPAorg
2 years old or younger, no focal neuro symptoms => Skeletal survey
2 or younger, head trauma with no focal neuro symptoms => Skeletal survey and non con head CT
2 or younger, WITH focal neuro symptoms => Skeletal survey and non con head CT, probably brain MRI
OVER 2, WITH focal neuro symptoms => Non con head CT, probably brain MRI
Any age with obvious chest, abdomen or pelvic trauma => Skeletal survey and indicated CT
Educational purposes for licensed providers.
Note to Patients:
Radiology is a very large and ever changing field and this post is to help your provider. When combined with a thorough history and physical exam, this information can be very useful. Your provider is best suited to answer specific questions regarding this post.
A provider is usually a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor.
Of course, this is not a substitute for medical care.
