(POCUS) As an Early Screening Tool for Diagnosing Skull Fractures in Children

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Feb 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a method called Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to see how well it can help doctors quickly find skull fractures in children who have experienced mild head injuries. The goal is to improve the diagnosis process in the emergency department, making it faster and less costly, which can help doctors start the right treatment sooner for kids with potential brain injuries.

To participate, children aged 2 to 18 who have had blunt head trauma within the last 24 hours may be eligible, especially if they show signs of scalp injury. However, kids with certain conditions like open head wounds, bleeding disorders, or pre-existing neurological issues cannot join the study. If your child qualifies and participates, they can expect to undergo a simple ultrasound as part of their evaluation, which is a quick and painless procedure. This study is currently looking for participants and aims to improve care for young patients with head injuries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age group 2 - 18 years old
• • Both genders
• • Blunt head trauma within 24hours of admission to the ED.
• • Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 14 to 15.
• • Localizing evidence of scalp trauma (cephalohematoma, focal pain, deformity)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who are less than 2 years old or more than 18 years old
• • Patients with open head wounds
• • Ventricular shunts
• • Bleeding disorders
• • Known brain tumors
• • Pre-existing neurological disorders complicating assessment