Clinical reference
PECARN Pediatric Head Injury / Trauma Algorithm is a diagnosis tool commonly applied in Pediatrics. Clinical decision rule to identify children at very low risk of clinically important TBI (ci-TBI) after blunt head trauma. Age-specific criteria for <2 years and ≥2 years. Guides CT imaging; not a substitute for clinical judgment. Use the interactive calculator for inputs, limitations, and primary references.
Not a substitute for clinical judgment. Verify critical values with primary literature, local protocols, and specialist input when appropriate.
Clinical decision rule to identify children at very low risk of clinically important TBI (ci-TBI) after blunt head trauma. Age-specific criteria for <2 years and ≥2 years. Guides CT imaging; not a substitute for clinical judgment.
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