Head computed tomography findings in relation to red flag signs among patients presenting with non-traumatic headache in the emergency services

• DOI: 10.3126/jpahs.v8i3.33804
• Publication Date: 2022-01-21T08:55:15Z
• Authors: Ishu Gajurel; Yagya Laxmi Shakya; Ram Prasad Neupane; Bikash Shrestha; Sanjay Gupta; Shristi Karki
• Keywords: Papilledema; Head trauma

Introduction: Non-traumatic headaches are a common presentation in emergency services. A non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) scan of the head is done when there suspicion intracranial abnormalities. Such abnormalities indicated by "red flag" signs. This study aimed to determine prevalence patients with non-traumatic and its association red flag Method: total 106 presenting headache services TUTH from Aug 2019 2020, who underwent CT were included study. The positivity presence signs was studied bivariate analysis using chi-square test or Fisher exact test. Result: Among patients, 46(43.4%) male rest female. mean age patient 43.69+17.46. All had positive findings at least one sign. Out 16 this study, 10 showed significant (p<0.05) positivity. These sudden onset headache, >50 years, change pattern severity “worst ever”, vomiting, neck stiffness, seizures, altered sensorium, papilledema, focal neurological deficits. Conclusion: Red helpful whether needed not look for an emergency.