Template:Denver Screening Criteria

The Denver Screening Criteria are divided into risk factors and signs and symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

• Focal neurologic deficit
• Arterial Hemorrhage
• Cervical Bruit or Thrill (<50yo)
• Infarct on Head CT
• Expanding Neck Hematoma
• Neuro exam inconsistent with Head CT

Risk Factors

• Midface Fractures
• Cervical Spine Injuries
• Basilar Skull Fracture
• GCS<8
• Hanging with Anoxic Brain Injury
• Seat belt abrasion or other soft tissue injury of the anterior neck resulting in significant swelling or altered mental status
  • Isolated seatbelt sign without other neurologic symptoms has not been identified as a risk factor