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Head Injury
Dr Sally McCarthy
Medical Director
Emergency Care Institute NSW
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Head injury in the emergency
department
A common presentation
• 80% Mild Head Injury = GCS 14 – 15
• 10% Moderate Head Injury = GCS 9 – 13
• 10% Severe Head Injury GCS = 3 – 8
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