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Do all head injuries need a CT scan?

No; imaging decisions depend on factors such as mechanism, symptoms, age, neurological signs and anticoagulant use, guided by clinical decision rules. First aiders should not try to decide on imaging but should recognise red flags and refer appropriately.

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If a child can walk after a fall, can we assume there is no fracture?

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