Assessment of InfraScanner 2000™ in Detecting Subdural and Epidural Hematomas
Head Trauma, Craniocerebral Injuries, Crushing Skull Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Head Trauma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any patient who presents to MRRH with suspected head trauma, who is able to or who has a legally authorized representative who is able consent in English, Swahili, or Luganda will be considered for this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Sites / Locations
- Duke University Medical Center
- Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
InfraScanner 2000™
All patients entered onto the trial will undergo at least one cranial scanning using the InfraScanner 2000™ upon arrival to the casualty unit at MRRH following CT. Patients will be scanned using the InfraScanner 2000™ following each subsequent CT as allowed by patient or representative. Patients will know the results of the CT but not the InfraScanner 2000™. The standard for comparison will be determined as follows. A CT result that is positive for hematoma will be considered a true positive and a CT result that is negative for hematoma will be considered a true negative. In cases where the results of the CT are negative for hematoma and the results of the InfraScanner 2000™ are positive consideration of further follow-up will be given on a case-by-case basis.