Question
A 3-month-old baby fell off the bed and hit the back of the head, with a slight nosebleed. It’s been almost 24 hours, no vomiting, and the child is particularly cheerful. Do they still need to have a CT scan?
Answer
I think the child currently does not need to go to the hospital for a detailed CT scan. If the child has a separated skull fracture or a bone fracture due to the trauma, the child would exhibit persistent crying, abnormal behavior, and frequent vomiting. Currently, the child’s behavior is normal with no other abnormal signs, indicating that the child is safe and does not need to undergo a detailed brain CT scan. If any of these symptoms are present, it would be necessary to bring the child to the hospital for a detailed examination.