New rule could spare thousands of babies from unnecessary CT scans
NCT ID NCT03050970
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a new set of guidelines (called the PELICAN rule) to help doctors decide whether babies under 2 years old with minor head bumps need a CT scan. The goal was to safely reduce the number of CT scans, which expose children to radiation. Researchers checked the rule in over 8,800 children to see how well it identified serious brain injuries while avoiding unnecessary scans.
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Pediatric Emergency Department - Necker-Enfants malades Hospital -
Paris, Paris, 75015, France
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