Head injury (major trauma)

Warning

The following guide is the up-to-date head injury in major trauma protocol for the RIE. Some of the advice is applicable to the SJH, but note pathways regarding admission to observation ward and medicine need to be discussed with a senior decision maker who can make appropriate adjustments to the SJH site.

RIE major trauma head injury pathway

Please also see the local SJH head injury protocol for guidance

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01/11/2023

Next review date: 01/05/2025

Author(s): Brennan, Kerslake, McKean, Simpson, Barugh.

Reviewer name(s): Deepankar Datta.